NEIGHBORSCORE

Iola, Kansas · ZIP 66749

Iola — ZIP 66749

Crime DataSchools

Iola (66749) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Kansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $114K.

46OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

DBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 66749 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency14%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$114K

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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

La Harpe, KansasLa HarpeZIP 66751
74▲28 vs here
Humboldt, KansasHumboldtZIP 66748
73▲27 vs here
Colony, KansasColonyZIP 66015
59▲13 vs here
Mildred, KansasMildredZIP 66755
49▲3 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$114K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

196

Violent Crime

37

Property Crime

159

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

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Iola Sr High09–12296
17%
22%
Iola Middle School06–08238
10%
22%
Iola Elementary SchoolPK–05619Not reportedNot reported
Iola High School Virtual09–1222Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

7,452

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

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

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 66749 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 66749 has a school score of 47/100. 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 66749 is approximately $114K. 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 66749 in Iola has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.