Minnesota
Okabena is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 200. Residents earn $98,750 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Okabena receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Okabena stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Okabena is $98,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Okabena among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Okabena is $99,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Okabena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 48.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,750 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,667 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,550 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $881M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,615 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $99,300 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,083 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,615 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7393°N, 95.3188°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27063 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 54.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |