At a Glance
Median Income
$98,750
$44,667 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
Zillow: $113,939
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okabena a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.9% (19% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population200
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,750
Per Capita$44,667
Unemployment2.9%
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%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
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
Broadband93.0%
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.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.