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Oakland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yalobusha County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
399
Population
261/sq mi density
$32,045
Median Income
$19,980 per capita
$400
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,045 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 366 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0576°N, 89.9132°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yalobusha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0432 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.0").