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Nixa, MO vs Indianola, IA

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Are people in Indianola older or younger than people in Nixa?
- The Median Age in Indianola is 0.6 years older than in Nixa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Indianola or Nixa?
- Indianola housing costs are 11.4% less expensive than Nixa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Indianola or Nixa?
- The average commute for residents of Indianola is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Nixa.

Things to do in Nixa?
Nixa is located just 20 miles north of Springfield in Christian County Missouri. Founded in 1870 by settlers from Scotland and Ireland along Indian Creek it now has a population over 15 thousand residents today who enjoy a thriving downtown district full of independent shops & eateries plus plenty of recreational opportunities on nearby rivers & lakes like Campengo Lake & Finley river access points which offer fishing boating camping & more!

Things to do in Indianola?
Indianola, IA is located in Warren County in Iowa with a population around 14 thousand people. Indianola's downtown area offers plenty of shopping options with unique stores like Country Junction Antiques & Collectibles or The Nest Boutique & Gifts along with some great restaurants like El Charro Mexican Restaurant or Jitters Coffeehouse & Cafe. Indianola also hosts several annual events such as their Fourth of July celebration or their Summer Concert Series at Pickard Park which draw visitors from all over Iowa each year.

 Nixa, MOIndianola, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,544329,725,481
 Median Income$66,264  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$292,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Nixa    6 Reviews

Moved to Nixa from CA during the poandemic and moved back home again. At first it was beautiful in the fall climate. Then came the brutal midwest winter and -20F. Our  More

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Out of state resident opinion: Moved here from out of state. Weather is consistently humid. Rains every few days. Expect damage to your home and car yearly from flooding  More

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We moved here from the west coast over 15 years ago and love it. The first thing our family noticed was how friendly and helpful the people were here. People out west  More

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Reviews for Indianola    1 Reviews

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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