White Oak, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
533
Population
1,159/sq mi density
$1,041
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
58.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
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
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Oak a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population533
Median Age18.1 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$8,910
Unemployment3.8%
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%
Health
Obesity49.0%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death21,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation183 ft
Education
FBachelor'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.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.