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Isola, Mississippi, in Humphreys county, is 70 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 134 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 768.
In Isola, about 41% of adults are married. Isola has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town. Unmarried people abound in Isola.
Approximately 67% of Isola is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Isola had a median family income of $27,396.
Political donors in Isola favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Isola has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Isola, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Mississippi. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Isola the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Isola, 81% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Isola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Isola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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