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Cost of living in Indianola summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Indianola. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Indianola is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Indianola is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Indianola is $103,787.
The median income in Indianola is $41,708.
Indianola's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Indianola Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Indianola | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Indianola, MS Weather
The average high in Indianola is 74.0° and the average low is 53.6°.
There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Indianola |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Indianola Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Indianola
The current population in Indianola is 9,062. The population has decreased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,062 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 9,360 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 9,572 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 9,679 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 9,258 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 9,450 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 9,624 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 9,805 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 10,047 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 10,281 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 10,426 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 10,563 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 10,682 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 10,788 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 10,884 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Indianola
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Indianola is:
15.0% White with 1,356 White residents.
81.5% African American with 7,382 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 40 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 125 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 151 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Indianola | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.0% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 81.5% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Indianola
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Indianola is 53.8% female with 4,879 female residents.
Indianola is 46.2% male with 4,183 male residents.
| Gender | Indianola | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Indianola for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Indianola completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Indianola completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Indianola completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Indianola completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Indianola completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Indianola completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Indianola completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Indianola completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Indianola completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Indianola | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Indianola, Mississippi
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6.9% of households in Indianola earn Less than $10,000.
15.6% of households in Indianola earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Indianola earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Indianola earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.1% of households in Indianola earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Indianola earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Indianola earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.9% of households in Indianola earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Indianola earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.0% of households in Indianola earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Indianola | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 15.6% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
