[2] It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Arcata,[5] at an elevation of 46 feet (14 m).

Addresses in this neighborhood are part of unincorporated Eureka, California, located entirely within the 95503 ZIP code.

An Indian settlement was located under the bluff which was a supply center which sold bay fish, clams, and crabs.

96 households (27.0%) were made up of individuals, and 24 (6.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[9] Federally, Indianola is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.