Oakland, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
399 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,045 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$303 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yalobusha County
2
Oxford Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yalobusha County
3
Oxford Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 41
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 6 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 8, MS State House District 34, MS
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Schools

Charleston High School
8 miles, W • 1.9 star
Charleston Middle School
8 miles, W • 1 star
Charleston Elementary School
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
20 miles, S • 1 star
University of Mississippi
30 miles, E • 2.3 star
Coahoma Community College
40 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Yalobusha General Hospital
16 miles, E • 3.2 star
Panola Medical Center
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
68 miles, N • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
87 miles, SE • 1 star
Key Field
137 miles, S • 1 star
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