Isola, MS

Isola, MS

At a Glance

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)

Is Isola a Good Place to Live?

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 3.5% (3% below 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 $85,940. 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.

Safety & Crime

Isola 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.

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. 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.

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