Indianola, Iowa · ZIP 50125

Indianola — ZIP 50125

Indianola (50125) scores 52/100 — Fair for Iowa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $318K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index83/100

Avg math proficiency75%

Avg reading proficiency73%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$318K

Median rent$1,382/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$318K

Median Rent

$1,382/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

687

Violent Crime

Property Crime

637

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Warren County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Irving Elementary School	KG–05	395	87%	82%
Whittier Elementary School	PK–05	369	77%	67%
Emerson Elementary School	KG–05	396	76%	69%
Indianola Middle School	06–08	818	75%	78%
Wilder Elementary School	KG–05	456	72%	72%
Indianola High School	09–12	1,165	64%	70%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

20,009

Median Income

$85K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50125 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 50125 has a school score of 83/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50125 is approximately $318K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 50125 in Indianola has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.