At a Glance
Median Income
$32,045
$19,980 per capita
Median Rent
$400/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
6,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Oakland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $32,045 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,980. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population399
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,045
Per Capita$19,980
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$368M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$400
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$138,344
Housing Units238
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property6,170/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death16,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation366 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute37 min
Broadband53.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakland was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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