Isola, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Humphreys County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
844 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $48,036 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $80,817 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $590/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Isola, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,313
46% below
$48,036 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $80,817
Median Rent
$590/mo
49% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.0%
62% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Isola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Isola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
35%
Rent
51%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Isola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Isola residents earn a median household income of $40,313 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,036. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 181 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Isola is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,817. Median rent is $590/month, with 31.1% 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 1978.

Education

12.9% of adults in Isola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Isola 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 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population844
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,141/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,313
Per Capita$48,036
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$590
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$80,817
Housing Units355
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity52.0%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death21,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation103 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score2.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Isola was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.585 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.