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Indianola, Mississippi

Introduction to Indianola, Mississippi

Indianola, Mississippi, in Sunflower county, is 84 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi and 122 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 12,066 people in the city.

Indianola History

Indianola was initially known as Indian Bayou and was inhabited by the Choctaw Indians. In 1882, it was renamed Eureka. The city was also named Belengate before it adopted its present name. It was established on the site of an ancient Indian camp. According to a folk etymology, the city was named after an Indian princess named "Ola." Indianola was incorporated in 1886.

Indianola and nearby Attractions

  • Indianola Shopping Center
  • Highway 61 Blues Museum
  • Florewood River Plantation State Park
  • Casey Jones Museum
  • Lake Chicot State Park

Things To Do In Indianola

The Indianola Country Club is a delight for golf enthusiasts. The Indianola Shopping Center is also great a great place to spend leisure hours. In addition, the city hosts the B.B. King Homecoming Festival every year.

Indianola Transportation

Mid Delta Airport is nearby.

Indianola Higher Education

Mississippi Delta Community College, Mississippi Valley State University and Delta State University are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Indianola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Indianola Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Indianola Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Indianola Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Indianola, MS

Comparing Indianola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population12
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty15
Median Family Income16
People in Middle Class or Better14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents104
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime22
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