Arkansas
Okolona is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 317. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Okolona receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Okolona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Okolona is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Okolona is $83,700, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Okolona enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,000 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,081 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,372 |
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 655 |
| County GDP | $1,071M |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,155 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.57% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 39.3% |
| Census Median | $83,700 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,155 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.57% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.9% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.1% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.8 inches |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0005°N, 93.3376°W |
| County FIPS | 05019 |
Winner: Republican by 20.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 401/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Retail Stores | 84 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 39.3% |