Paola city, Kansas
Paola city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Paola city is a geographic entity located in Miami County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,880. The land area covers 5.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,880 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,594 | ±196 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,734 | ±192 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,594 | ±196 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 140 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $210,800 | ±$32,796 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,091 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,662 | ±$5,849 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,378 | ±$6,343 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 440 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,040 | ±341 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.1% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,835 (2024)
ID: 164806
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
PO BOX 409, PAOLA KS 66071-0409
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GUS Population: 35,737 (2024)
ID: 126853
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
201 S PEARL ST, STE 200, PAOLA KS 66071-1777
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Paola | PK-02 | Paola, KS | |
| Regular School Paola | 09-12 | Paola, KS | |
| Regular School Paola | 06-08 | Paola, KS | |
| Regular School Paola | 03-05 | Paola, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Louisburg, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | DREXEL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | DREXEL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Spring Hill, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Edgerton, KS | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | BUCYRUS, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MIAMI COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 2100 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA, KS, 66071 |
(913) 294-2327
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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College | 20.9 mi away | 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS, 66062-1899 |
9137823750
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PAOLA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 101 EAST PEORIA, PAOLA, KS, 66071 |
(913) 259-3655
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Ottawa University-Ottawa
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College | 21.9 mi away | 1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS, 66067-3399 |
7852425200
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OSAWATOMIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 527 BROWN AVENUE, OSAWATOMIE, KS, 66064 |
(913) 755-2136
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Baker University
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College | 22.4 mi away | 615 Dearborn Street, Baldwin City, KS, 66006-0065 |
7855946451
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LIBRARY DISTRICT #1, MIAMI COUNTY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 206 S. BROADWAY ST., LOUISBURG, KS, 66053 |
(913) 837-2217
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Z Hair Academy
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College Vocational | 22.5 mi away | 14471 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 66223 |
9134064634
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SPRING HILL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 109 S. WEBSTER STREET, SPRING HILL, KS, 66083 |
(913) 826-4600
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Saint Paul School of Theology
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College | 24.0 mi away | 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS, 66224 |
9132535000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PAOLA, KS US, located 1.3 miles from Paola city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7° | 19.0° | 29.3° | 1.24" | — |
| February | 45.3° | 23.2° | 34.3° | 1.68" | — |
| March | 55.6° | 32.9° | 44.2° | 2.69" | — |
| April | 65.8° | 43.4° | 54.6° | 3.84" | — |
| May | 75.3° | 55.3° | 65.3° | 6.14" | — |
| June | 83.9° | 64.8° | 74.4° | 5.22" | — |
| July | 88.6° | 68.9° | 78.7° | 4.02" | — |
| August | 87.1° | 66.2° | 76.7° | 4.33" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 57.5° | 68.6° | 4.62" | — |
| October | 68.6° | 44.8° | 56.7° | 3.42" | — |
| November | 54.7° | 33.6° | 44.1° | 2.37" | — |
| December | 42.7° | 23.1° | 32.9° | 1.79" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paola city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Somerset CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Hillsdale CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Osawatomie city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Louisburg city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Fontana city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2012154250. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.