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Cost of Living in Indianola, IL

Population: 207 | Illinois

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Indianola is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
20
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Indianola, IL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 79, Indianola, IL is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Illinois state average. Indianola is a small community of 207 residents.

The median household income in Indianola is $42,125, which is 44% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Indianola. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.5°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 37 inches spread over roughly 122 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$42,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
-44%

Housing

Median Home Value
$61,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$471/mo

Climate in Indianola

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.5°F
Avg Temperature
37"
Rainfall / Year
122d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 34 39 52 65 76 84 85 84 79 67 52 39
Avg °F 26 30 41 53 64 73 75 73 67 55 42 31
Low °F 18 22 31 41 52 62 64 62 55 43 32 24
Rain" 2.1 1.8 2.6 3.7 4.4 4.4 3.9 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.1

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