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Okolona, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
Okolona, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Okolona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Okolona residents earn a median household income of $34,400 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,027. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okolona is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,666. Median rent is $643/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Okolona reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,779/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Okolona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okolona has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.