Indianola is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Iowa, United States, located 19 miles (31 km) south of downtown Des Moines. The population was 15,833 at the time of the 2020 census. Indianola is home to the National Balloon Classic, a nine-day hot air balloon festival held annually in the summer, the Des Moines Metro Opera, a major American Summer Opera Festival, and Simpson College.
Midwest
Indianola
Warren County, IA
Population
15,845
Walk Score
84 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$914
Median home value
$206,200
Founded
1849
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Historic districts
- Lake Ahquabi State Park, Bathhouse Area (Area B) · listed 1990
- Lake Ahquabi State Park, Picnic Area (Area A) · listed 1990
Notable landmarks
- Hoosier Row School · listed 2011
- Indianola Carnegie Library · listed 2017
- Indianola High School · listed 2002
- Indianola Public Library
- Lake Ahquabi State Park, Refectory Area (Area C) · listed 1990
- Polled Hereford Breed Origin Site · listed 1983
- Science Hall · listed 1991
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