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Okabena, MN
City in Jackson County, Minnesota.
Population
210
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
620
ZIP codes
0
Okabena and its ZIP codes
Okabena at a glance
- Okabena is about 8.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Okabena, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Okabena.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,913
4,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.9M
FY 2026, $8,200 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Okabena, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okabena, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Okabena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Heron LakeCity | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| BrewsterCity | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| WilderCity | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| LakefieldCity | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| KinbraeCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| DundeeCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WindomCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Fish LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WorthingtonCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| Round LakeCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| FuldaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| Bingham LakeCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake Park, IACity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| StordenCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Harris, IACity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okabena, MN in?
- Okabena is in Jackson County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Okabena, MN?
- About 210 people live in Okabena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okabena?
- Nearby places include Heron Lake (3.9 mi), Brewster (7.9 mi), Wilder (8.4 mi), Lakefield (8.7 mi), Kinbrae (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023