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Isola, MS
Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi.
Population
861
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,165
ZIP codes
0
Isola and its ZIP codes
Isola at a glance
- Isola is about 19 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,981, 33% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,600 (48% below Mississippi) and median rent is $641 a month.
Local data for Isola, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Isola, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,981
Poverty rate
35.3%
Median home value
$88,600
Median rent
$641/mo
Homeownership
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (4), Italian Americans (3), Irish Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humphreys County. PPP loans are for Isola.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,180
1,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.3M
FY 2026, $8,002 per person
How people get to work
Isola, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Isola, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
224
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
99
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
57.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Isola, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.2%
U.S. 33.3% +18.9 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Isola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InvernessTown | 6.3 mi | 1.4 |
| BelzoniCity | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Silver CityTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| IndianolaCity | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| MoorheadCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| HollandaleCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Morgan CityTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ArcolaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Delta CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| LouiseTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| SunflowerTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| LelandCity | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| CrugerTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| Panther BurnCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Isola, MS in?
- Isola is in Humphreys County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Isola, MS?
- About 861 people live in Isola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Isola?
- Nearby places include Inverness (6.3 mi), Belzoni (8.5 mi), Silver City (13 mi), Indianola (13 mi), Moorhead (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023