Indianola, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sunflower County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,360 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$39,275 Median Income $19,826 per capita
$119,100 Home Value $96,293 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$39,275 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $763/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Indianola, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,275
48% below
$19,826 per capita
Home Value
$119,100
58% below
Zillow: $96,293
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
50% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
42%
Rent
66%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indianola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 13.7% (281% 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 $96,293. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,360
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,275
Per Capita$19,826
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$863M
Avg Weekly Wage$789

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,100
Rent$763
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$96,293
Housing Units4,060
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity48.3%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death18,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation122 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 67%
Commute19 min
Broadband66.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Indianola was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.