Osyka, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pike County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
368 Population 347/sq mi density
$86,000 Home Value $137,068 Zillow
$578 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Osyka, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$86,000
69% below
Zillow: $137,068
Median Rent
$578/mo
50% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
53.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Osyka Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Osyka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
31%
Rent
50%
Poverty
255%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Osyka a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Osyka is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,068. Median rent is $578/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

7.8% of adults in Osyka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 53.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Osyka has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population368
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,243
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$1,554M
Avg Weekly Wage$814

Housing

Home Value$86,000
Rent$578
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$137,068
Housing Units234
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,463/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.0 in/yr
Elevation258 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+53.3%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Osyka was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.