Paola, Kansas

About Paola

Paola, KS is a close-knit town located in eastern Kansas, home to 5,835 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Paola holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,101 residents per square mile.

📰 Paola News Today

• Dale R. Brewer Dengel & Son · Aug 16
• Don Rankin Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Paola, KS - Miami County Republic Legacy obituary · Jul 27
• Edward W. Hurlbut Dengel & Son · Jul 26
• Diane Marie Hund Obituary Jun 27, 2026 Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home | Wamego, KS · Jun 27
• Video shows hail shattering skylights at Paola, Kansas, Walmart KSNT 27 News · Apr 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Paola Unique

• The only place in America named Paola — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,835.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Paola

• Applebee's — american
• Spring of China — chinese
• Circle C Cafe — american (café)
• Cowboy Coffee Post — coffee shop (café)
• El Portro Mexican Cafe & Cantina — mexican
• Harmon’s Cafe Latte at The Jackson (café)
• Milo's Steakhouse — steak house
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Sonora Tacos — mexican
• The BBQ Shack — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Miami County Kansas Historical Society & Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paola

• Lake Miola Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Paola Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Paola Park Square reviews ★
• Petroleus Park reviews ★
• Wallace Park reviews ★
• Widiker Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Paola

• Cottonwood Elem
• Paola High
• Paola Middle
• Sunflower Elem

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Miami County Medical Center · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Paola

🏘️ Nearby Communities