Paola, Kansas

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  1. Overview - Life In Paola
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Paola
  3. Crime In Paola
  4. Cost of Living In Paola
  5. Gender In Paola
  6. Household Income For Paola
  7. Education In Paola
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Paola
About Paola, Kansas
Is Paola, Kansas a good place to live?
Paola is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 5634 residents.. The poverty rate of Paola is 6.9%, which is 51% lower than national average. The typical household in Paola earns $52417 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 48.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Paola, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Paola remained 0.3%, which is 94% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Paola, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Paola is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Paola is $153300 , which is 33% lower than national average. While median income in Paola remained $52417, which is 22% lower than national average.
Population
5634
Unemployment
0.3%
94% NAT AVG.
Poverty
6.9%
51% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$153300
33% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$52417
22% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$809
30% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
91
9% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 14
Unemployed People
1 in 333
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 29
People Earning < $50,000
48.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.2
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety50%

Amenities80%

Diversity60%

Education80%

Commute80%

Is Paola, Kansas safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Paola, Kansas is 2% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Paola is 1% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Paola is 2% lower than national average. You have 1 in 256 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 51 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
132
Violent : 22
Property : 110
Total Crime
2% NAT. AVG.
12% STATE AVG.
2303.7 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
1% NAT. AVG.
10% STATE AVG.
383.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
2% NAT. AVG.
13% STATE AVG.
1919.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Paola
Violent crime
1 in 256
Property crime
1 in 51
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 563
Assault
1 in 402
Car Theft
1 in 563
Paola : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Kansas 32 35 54 31 33
In USA 1271 1334 1538 1196 1024
Paola : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Kansas 29 17 41 36 5
In USA 847 330 1102 906 77

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Paola
Kansas
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 22 383.9 425.05 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.43 6.5
Robbery 0 0 31.85 73.9
Assault 14 244.3 346.42 279.7
Rape 8 139.6 43.35 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Paola
 Kansas
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 110 1919.7 2199.08 1,958.2
Burglary 10 174.5 331.35 314.2
Larceny 90 1570.7 1619.63 1,398
Car Theft 10 174.5 248.09 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Paola Kansas National Avg.
Services 102 89 100
Groceries 92 94 100
Health 100 100 100
Housing 71 75 100
Transportation 94 94 100
Utilities 99 100 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Paola Kansas Country
Female 57.9% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 42.1% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Paola Kansas Country
Less than $10,000 3.5% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11% 8.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.6% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.8% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 18.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.9% 15.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Paola Kansas Country
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 35% 26% 27.0%
Other College 21% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Paola Kansas Country
White 85.8% 75.3% 60.1%
African American 2.9% 5.5% 12.2%
American Indian 2.5% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 2.5% 2.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.4% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 3% 12.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity