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White Oak, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
533 Population 1,159/sq mi density
$1,041 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 2,021 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

White Oak, MS

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,041/mo
10% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
71% below
2,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
58.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr

How White Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
90%
Poverty
472%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Oak a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

White Oak reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,021/100K.

Education

3.3% of adults in White Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Oak has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population533
Median Age18.1 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$8,910
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty58.5%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,041
Ownership39.2%
Zillow$147,430
Housing Units147
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property2,021/100K

Health

Obesity49.0%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death21,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation183 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in White Oak was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.