The Town FilesIndianola, Washington
Community in Kitsap County · population 3,664 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $503,800
- Household income
- $98,684
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 45.7
Indianola is a community of 3,664 people in Kitsap County, Washington. The median home is worth $503,800, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 95% of Washington towns, hipper than 81% of Washington towns.
How Indianola ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Indianola is worth $503,800, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $98,684, which is more affordable than 57% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,443 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indianola | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,800 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,443 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $98,684 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.6% | — |
Who lives in Indianola
| People | Indianola | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 37.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 93.9% |
Weather in Indianola
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 37.2°F. About 37.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Indianola since 1950.
Severe weather in Kitsap County since 1996
Kitsap County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| December 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1734: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 17, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1641: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tidal Surge, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3227: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Kitsap County
Kitsap County had 93,571 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,579 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Indianola itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Towns near Indianola
- Kingston, WA2.7 mi · 2,515 people · home $585,300
- Suquamish, WA4.1 mi · 4,266 people · home $456,100
- Poulsbo, WA6.2 mi · 11,975 people · home $620,100
- Shoreline, WA7.7 mi · 58,608 people · home $811,100
- Bainbridge Island, WA7.8 mi · 24,825 people · home $1,155,900
- Esperance, WA8.0 mi · 4,007 people · home $790,700
- Edmonds, WA8.4 mi · 42,853 people · home $890,100
- Bangor Base, WA9.7 mi · 5,482 people · home —
Indianola questions
Is Indianola, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indianola scores better for retirees than 77% of Washington towns and quieter than 66%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Indianola?
The median owner-occupied home in Indianola is valued at $503,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,684, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,443 a month.
What is the weather like in Indianola?
July highs average 76.5°F and January lows 37.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Indianola get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Indianola in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)