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Okolona, MS
City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
Population
2,430
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
339
ZIP codes
0
Okolona and its ZIP codes
Okolona at a glance
- Okolona is about 5.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $26,042, 54% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,200 (46% below Mississippi) and median rent is $582 a month.
Local data for Okolona, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okolona, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,042
Poverty rate
43.2%
Median home value
$92,200
Median rent
$582/mo
Homeownership
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (91), Italian Americans (19), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chickasaw County. PPP loans are for Okolona.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,463
4,330 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,205 per person
How people get to work
Okolona, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okolona, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okolona, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
22.0%
U.S. 12.1% +9.9 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Okolona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShannonTown | 8 mi | 4.1 |
| Van VleetCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| NettletonCity | 8.8 mi | 4 |
| VeronaCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| AmoryCity | 15 mi | 12.5 |
| New HoulkaTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HoustonCity | 16 mi | 7.4 |
| AberdeenCity | 17 mi | 12.1 |
| TupeloCity | 18 mi | 64.4 |
| HatleyTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| AlgomaTown | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| SmithvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| PontotocCity | 23 mi | 11.2 |
| WoodlandVillage | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okolona, MS in?
- Okolona is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Okolona, MS?
- About 2,430 people live in Okolona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okolona?
- Nearby places include Shannon (8 mi), Van Vleet (8.8 mi), Nettleton (8.8 mi), Verona (12 mi), Plantersville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023