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Okabena, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
200 Population 588/sq mi density
$98,750 Median Income $44,667 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $113,939 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Okabena, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,750
31% above
$44,667 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
65% below
Zillow: $113,939
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
4% above
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Okabena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
131%
Home Value
35%
Rent
93%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Okabena a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Okabena residents earn a median household income of $98,750 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,667. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Okabena is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,939. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Okabena reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 833/100K.

Education

35.0% of adults in Okabena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Okabena has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population200
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$44,667
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$881M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$1,083
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$113,939
Housing Units85
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property833/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,421 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Okabena was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.