Okolona, MS

Okolona, Mississippi

Okolona, Mississippi is 87 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 108 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Chickasaw county. The population of the city is 3,056.

The People and Families of Okolona

In Okolona, about 39% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Okolona. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Okolona has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Okolona had a median family income of $32,147.

Political Inclinations

Among Okolona political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $300. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Okolona Housing

Of the housing in Okolona, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Okolona, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Okolona, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Okolona Almanac

Okolona Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Okolona Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Okolona residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Okolona, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Okolona High Schools (2004)

OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL
404 WINTER STREET
662-447-2362
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 382 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

OKOLONA VOC COMPLEX
605 NORTH CHURCH ST
662-447-3331
A Vocational School

Okolona Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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