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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
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
White Oak enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation183 ft (56 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,159/sq mi
Coordinates34.6439°N, 90.3494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTunica County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 134 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 124 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 150 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 67 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 115 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 148 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 111 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 134 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 129 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 142 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 111 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 149 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 72 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 128 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 143 km
Aug 1, 2025 3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.1 145 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 84 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

376 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 59 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 66 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 82 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 67 km 3
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF3 95 km 3
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 52 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 7, 1978 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
Feb 22, 1975 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 54 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 95 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 95 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 95 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 96 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 96 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 98 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 88 km
2014 C-109 1,863 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 96 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 95 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 89 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

White Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.0").

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