What are the schools like in White Oak, MS?

School district data for White Oak is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in White Oak?

The median household income in White Oak, MS is $16,129 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in White Oak, MS?

White Oak has an average high temperature of 49.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

White Oak, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is White Oak, MS affordable or expensive?

White Oak's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means White Oak is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $13,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in White Oak, MS?

White Oak has a violent crime rate of 685.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4765.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is White Oak, MS a Good Place to Live?

White Oak is a small town of 551 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $16,129 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: White Oak stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether White Oak is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All White Oak city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.4

White Oak's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in White Oak costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	White Oak, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$13,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$16,129	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

White Oak's violent crime rate is 685.2 per 100,000 residents — 80% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

685.2 /100k

Property Crime

4765.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	White Oak, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

White Oak sees average highs of 49.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	White Oak, MS
Average High — January	49.2°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	White Oak, MS	National Avg
Population	551	—
Median Age	18.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	100.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	48.6%	22.2%
65 and over	2.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tunica, MS 4 mi North Tunica, MS 4 mi Austin, MS 6 mi Dundee, MS 10 mi Strayhorn, MS 11 mi

White Oak vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Oak, MS affordable or expensive?

White Oak's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes White Oak roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $13,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in White Oak, MS?

White Oak's violent crime rate is 685.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4765.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in White Oak?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is White Oak, MS a good place to live?

White Oak, MS has a population of 551, a median household income of $16,129, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in White Oak?

White Oak averages 49.2°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of White Oak?

The population of White Oak, Mississippi is 551 with a median age of 18.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White Oak?

Key numbers for living in White Oak: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $13,300, median household income $16,129, crime index 199 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Oak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.