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Indianola, MS


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Indianola, Mississippi

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

The People and Families of Indianola

In Indianola, about 39% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Indianola, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Indianola. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Indianola isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Indianola had a median family income of $31,186.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($20,200) in Indianola. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Indianola Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Indianola is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Indianola, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

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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