At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$30,081 per capita
Home Value
$83,700
Zillow: $177,865
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
25.2%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
20.3% smoking rate
How Okolona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okolona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okolona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Okolona residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,081. The unemployment rate stands at 25.2% (600% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okolona is $83,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,865. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
11.8% of adults in Okolona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okolona has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$30,081
Unemployment25.2%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,700
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$177,865
Housing Units138
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation400 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Okolona was built in 1979.
39.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.