Living in Panola, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Panola · Census data 2020–2024

Panola has 101 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $41,856 (36% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $46,500.

Panola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Panola at a glance

Population
101
Median age
58.5State: 37
Median household income
$41,856State: $65,039
Median home value
$46,500State: $199,800
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%

Is Panola a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1%.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Oklahoma median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Panola

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Panola the median home value is $46,500, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Panola$46,500
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Panola median household income

The median household income in Panola is $41,856 and the income per person is $24,470. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Panola$41,856
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Panola: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
15%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
1.98

Panola demographics

Population
101
Median age
58.5
Under 18
22.8%
65 and older
33.7%
Households
51
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black8.9%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Panola ›

Education in Panola

54.8% of adults 25 and older in Panola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Panola54.8%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Panola

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.2%

Panola vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Panola101$41,856$46,500—
Wilburton2,602$38,971$93,600$660
Red Oak539$35,463$71,300$713
Le Flore145$38,438$68,100$450
Kinta295$42,500$107,000$575
Lequire129$89,688$109,400—
Talihina864$40,500$72,000$364
Quinton953$40,962$79,900$571
Fanshawe357$47,500$144,600$750

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Living in Panola: FAQ

What is the median household income in Panola, OK?

The median household income in Panola is $41,856, 36% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Panola?

The median home value in Panola is $46,500, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Panola, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Oklahoma median.

What is the median age in Panola?

The median age in Panola is 58.5 years (Oklahoma: 37).

What is the unemployment rate in Panola?

The unemployment rate in Panola is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Panola?

54.8% of adults in Panola have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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