Indianola, Iowa

Indianola, Iowa
City
National Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa
Location of Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, Iowa
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°22′20″N 93°33′48″W / 41.37222°N 93.56333°W / 41.37222; -93.56333
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyWarren
Government
  TypeMayor–council
Area
  Total
11.44 sq mi (29.62 km2)
  Land11.44 sq mi (29.62 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
15,833
  Density1,384.61/sq mi (534.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50125
Area code515
FIPS code69-38280
GNIS feature ID468071
Websitewww.indianolaiowa.gov

Indianola is city in and 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.