At a Glance
Median Income
$34,400
$21,027 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
Zillow: $135,781
Median Rent
$643/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
22.0% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.7% (31% above 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 $135,781. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,623
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,400
Per Capita$21,027
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty31.4%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent$643
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$135,781
Housing Units1,206
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation325 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Okolona was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.