Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 144, settled in 1891.
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Indianola, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 4 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Indianola. Choate Cabin is on the National Register of Historic Places. Indianola has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 481 in 1910, 148 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1900 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Indianola, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Indianola.
Its public schools are run by the Indianola school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 182 | B− |
| Indianola HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 91 | A− |
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
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Indianola has mild winters and hot summers. At 93°F, Indianola’s July high is against 93°F in Oklahoma’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Indianola beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 42% of Indianola adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Indianola | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| What stands out | Indianola | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 33.1% | 27.8% |
| More adults with asthma | 12.9% | 11.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Indianola; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Indianola residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Indianola is a town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 148 residents.
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Indianola has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.