Okolona, MS
Living in Okolona
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute54
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports21
Hospitals76
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation-143 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black77%
Caucasian23%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate42%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty+15% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$335Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Okolona
United States45
Mississippi57
Chickasaw County7
Property Crime in Okolona
United States48
Mississippi57
Chickasaw County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Okolona
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding72
Tornado37
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Okolona, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Okolona, MS
Harrisburg Day School
16 miles, N
Lakeview Baptist Academy
16 miles, N
Amory Christian Academy
17 miles, E
David's Army Learning Center
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Okolona, MS
Mississippi State University
38 miles, S
Mississippi University for Women
40 miles, SE
Blue Mountain College
49 miles, N
University of Mississippi
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Okolona, MS
Trace Regional Hosp and Swing Bed
16 miles, SW
North Mississippi Medical Center
16 miles, N
North Mississippi State Hospital
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Okolona, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
40 miles, S
Memphis International Airport
100 miles, NW
Key Field
116 miles, S
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
119 miles, E