What are the schools like in Okabena, MN?

Okabena is served primarily by HERON LAKE-OKABENA SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Okabena?

The median household income in Okabena, MN is $93,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Okabena, MN?

Okabena has an average high temperature of 22.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.5 inches.

Okabena, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Okabena, MN?

Okabena has a violent crime rate of 60.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 223.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Okabena, MN a Good Place to Live?

Okabena is a small town of 180 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $93,125 and a 5.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Okabena stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Okabena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Okabena city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Okabena metro area.

Metric	Okabena, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Okabena's violent crime rate is 60.9 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.9 /100k

Property Crime

223.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Okabena is served primarily by HERON LAKE-OKABENA SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Okabena, MN	National Avg
School District	HERON LAKE-OKABENA SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Okabena sees average highs of 22.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 30.5 inches of annual precipitation and 48.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Okabena, MN
Average High — January	22.0°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	30.5"
Annual Snowfall	48.5"

Demographics

Metric	Okabena, MN	National Avg
Population	180	—
Median Age	47.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Heron Lake, MN 4 mi Brewster, MN 8 mi Wilder, MN 8 mi Lakefield, MN 9 mi Kinbrae, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Okabena

Okabena, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56161

Okabena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okabena, MN affordable or expensive?

Okabena has a median home value of $96,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $93,125.

What is the crime rate in Okabena, MN?

Okabena's violent crime rate is 60.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 223.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Okabena?

Public schools in Okabena are operated by HERON LAKE-OKABENA SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Okabena, MN a good place to live?

Okabena, MN has a population of 180, a median household income of $93,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Okabena?

Okabena averages 22.0°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.5 inches with about 48.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Okabena?

Okabena, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56161.

What is the population of Okabena?

The population of Okabena, Minnesota is 180 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Okabena?

Key numbers for living in Okabena: median home $96,500, median household income $93,125, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Okabena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.