At a Glance
Median Income
$38,980
$25,217 per capita
Home Value
$45,700
Zillow: $135,506
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.9% smoking rate
How Panola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Panola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Panola a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Panola residents earn a median household income of $38,980 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,217. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 215 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Panola is $45,700 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,506. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
53.6% of adults in Panola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Panola has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,980
Per Capita$25,217
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$45,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$135,506
Housing Units71
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,194/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation678 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Panola was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.