North Central PA Times

22.2 percent of Iola residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 37.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Iola population reached 180.

Out of 140 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	40	22.2
Employed	140	77.8
Employed in civilian labor force	140	77.8
Employed in armed forces	0	0