IolaPA
A town of 179.
179 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Iola. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Iola
Most working residents leave Iola for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomsburg (10%), Mahoning (10%) and Millville (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Iola has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Iola is
Iola beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 5 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Iola | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 61.7% | 67.5% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Iola sell for about $140K
The median sale price was $140,000 in February 2026.
100% of working residents leave Iola for work
Where Iola’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Iola
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Iola is a census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 154 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
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- Population
- 154
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 653 ft