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Indianola, MS
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Indianola, MS
At a Glance
How Indianola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indianola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Indianola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Indianola residents earn a median household income of $39,275 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,826. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indianola is $119,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,707. Median rent is $763/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Indianola reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Indianola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indianola has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.