Oakland, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 458 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.8%
 
Males: 300  (65.7%)
Females: 158  (34.3%)
Median resident age:

44.8 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38948.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $25,024 (it was $17,431 in 2000)
Oakland:

$25,024
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,827 (it was $7,898 in 2000)

Oakland town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-717,439,293 (it was $40,100 in 2000)
Oakland $-717,439,293
MS $162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $73,543; detached houses: $107,183; mobile homes: $32,391

Median gross rent in 2022: $365.

March 2022 cost of living index in Oakland: -23442.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.0%
(15.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.2% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Oakland, MS (2022)
    • 29978.9%Black alone
    • 5614.8%White alone
    • 92.4%Two or more races
    • 82.1%Hispanic
    • 30.8%Asian alone

Races in Oakland detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Oakland, Mississippi as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oakland is 79 to 1.


Crime rates in Oakland by year

Type

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.5)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(204.5)
1
(216.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
3
(601.2)
10
(2,045)
1
(216.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(1,202)
9
(1,840)
6
(1,296)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(200.4)
1
(204.5)
1
(216.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index106.2437.6127.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Oakland, MS

Crime rate in Oakland detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.04
Mississippi average:

2.18
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Ancestries: American (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.43 square miles.

Population density: 320 people per square mile   (very low).

Oakland, Mississippi map

4 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
Mississippi:

2.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Oakland town:

0.7% ($269)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (73.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (406.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Tillatoba, MS (2.2 miles),
Charleston, MS (2.9 miles ),
Pope, MS (3.3 miles ),
Courtland, MS (3.6 miles ),
Coffeeville, MS (3.8 miles ),
Crowder, MS (3.9 miles ),
Water Valley, MS (4.2 miles ),
Batesville, MS (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.06 N, Longitude: 89.91 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Oakland, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oakland, MS in 2022
Oakland satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +31 (+5.6%).
Most common industries in Oakland, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.6%)
  • Apparel (6.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (16.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.1%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Wood products (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Apparel (12.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Oakland, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (27.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (19.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (14.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Other transportation occupations (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)

Average climate in Oakland, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 55.9. This is better than average.

City:

55.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Oakland-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.6 miles away from the Oakland town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/21/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oakland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 304% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 111.8 miles away from Oakland center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 173.6 miles away from Oakland center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 135.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 159.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 151.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 152.1 miles away from Oakland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yalobusha County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 8, Floods: 5, Freezes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Oakland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Oakland:

  • TALLAHATCHIE GENERAL HOSP ECF (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CHARLESTON, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oakland:

  • University of Mississippi (about 31 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 17,642)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 40 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 40 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 45 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Delta State University (about 52 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 55 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • University of Memphis (about 74 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Oakland Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Yalobusha County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.1%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Oakland (2011 data):

  • BancorpSouth Bank: Oakland Branch at 297 Oak Street, branch established on 2007/06/11. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Oakland:

Marital status in Oakland, MS
  • Never married: 47.7%
  • Now married: 29.7%
  • Separated: 6.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Oakland:

  • High school or higher: 65.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 21.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.2
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oakland, MS (based on Yalobusha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,94944
Black Protestant1,6569
Mainline Protestant7788
None--
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Yalobusha County:

2.92 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.73 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

4.38 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yalobusha County:

12.6%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.1%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Yalobusha County:

8.5%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Oakland:

47.1%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Oakland:

42.4%
State:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.6
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Oakland:

18.8%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Oakland:

13.5%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Oakland:

37.0%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

51.1%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Oakland:

83.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Oakland, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$4,030$24,1802$2,914
Other and Unallocable 2$4,030$24,1802$1,316
Totals for Government 4$8,060$24,1804$4,230

Oakland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $285,000 ($622.27)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $89,000 ($194.32)
    Sewerage: $51,000 ($111.35)
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000 ($87.34)
    Police Protection: $37,000 ($80.79)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($26.20)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($26.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($13.10)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $11,000 ($24.02)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($8.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $118,000 ($257.64)

Oakland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $24,000 ($52.40)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $288,000 ($628.82)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($10.92)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($34.93)
    General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($21.83)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($6.55)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($4.37)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $96,000 ($209.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $44,000 ($96.07)
    Other: $6,000 ($13.10)
    Highways: $2,000 ($4.37)
  • Tax - Property: $57,000 ($124.45)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.18)

Oakland government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $226,000 ($493.45)

Businesses in Oakland, MS

  • Baskin-Robbins: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Oakland:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSAO (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: JESSE C. ROSS AND ERNESTINE A. ROSS)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oakland:

  • WAVI (91.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WQXB (100.1 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CHATTERBOX, INC.)
  • WOHT (92.3 FM; GRENADA, MS; Owner: CENTURY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTGY (95.7 FM; CHARLESTON, MS; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WTNM (105.5 FM; WATER VALLEY, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBLE (100.5 FM; BATESVILLE, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUMS (92.1 FM; UNIVERSITY, MS; Owner: STUDENT MEDIA CENTER OF THE U. OF MS)
  • WQLJ (93.7 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Oakland:

  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W36BT (Channel 36; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W28BP (Channel 28; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W12CR (Channel 12; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W30BY (Channel 30; GRENADA, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W13CS (Channel 13; GRENADA, MS; Owner: DEWEY SANFORD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 259ft / 79.1mTotal length
  • $4,443,668,000Total costs
  • 65,810Total average daily traffic
  • 17,554Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Oakland, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41940-1949
  • 121960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Oakland, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Oakland)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

64 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • George Cossar St Park 3 Mi E Of (Lat: 34.131500 Lon: -89.887028), Call Sign: KYU562, Licensee ID: L00044572,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.9600 MHz, 45.0000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/1995, Expiration Date: 11/19/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2001, Registrant: State Of Mississippi, Parks And Rec Div, Jackson, MS 39225-3093, Phone: (601) 364-2163

  • Int Hwy 32 W & Cr 216 (Lat: 34.115722 Lon: -89.782250), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WPQF602,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.150 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2015, Expiration Date: 06/26/2025, Certifier: Edward T Keel, Registrant: Integrated Communications Inc, 574 Hwy 51 South, Batesville, MS 38606, Phone: (662) 563-9565, Fax: (662) 563-9599, Email:

  • Lat: 34.062250 Lon: -89.908611, Call Sign: WQQN916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.840 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2013, Expiration Date: 02/05/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2023, Certifier: Janet Bulder, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Call Sign: WQSG716,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, 152.870 MHz, 153.020 MHz, 159.495 MHz, 160.200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2013, Expiration Date: 09/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/18/2023, Certifier: Walt Moore, Registrant: Integrated Communications Inc, 574 Hwy 51 South, Batesville, MS 38606, Phone: (662) 563-9565, Fax: (662) 563-9599, Email:

  • REMOTE, 1 Mi. East Of Cr 211 & Cr 216 (Lat: 34.046944 Lon: -89.866944), Type: Upole, Structure height: 10 m, Call Sign: WQVW419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.725 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2015, Expiration Date: 05/28/2025, Certifier: Larry Sprouse, Registrant: Aerowave Technologies, 129 Mustang Creek Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165, Phone: (214) 222-2376, Fax: (214) 222-2010, Email:

  • Lat: 34.072222 Lon: -90.011944, Call Sign: WRFG563,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.462 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 452.062 MHz, 452.112 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 452.637 MHz, 456.287 MHz, 456.462 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 457.062 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 02/26/2020, Expiration Date: 02/26/2030, Certifier: John P Clark, Registrant: Mobile Communications America, 860 West Star St, Greenville, NC 27834, Phone: (252) 364-3912, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • 30303, 25868 Hwy 32 (Lat: 34.099500 Lon: -89.858833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 105.1 m, Overall height: 109.7 m, Call Sign: WQOV634, Licensee ID: L01412109,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2021, Expiration Date: 02/09/2032, Certifier: Bill Roach, Registrant: State Of Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission, 412 East Woodrow Wilson Ave., Mail Code 66-01, Jackson, MS 39216, Phone: (601) 359-5363, Fax: (601) 359-5362, Email:

  • TILLATOBA SU, 18230 Hwy 51 (Lat: 33.965556 Lon: -89.900833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRAC467,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2017, Expiration Date: 10/07/2027, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD4FKD, Licensee ID: L00615221, Grant Date: 03/23/2023, Expiration Date: 03/23/2033, Certifier: David S Tiller, Registrant: David S Tiller, 150 Bass Drive, Oakland, MS 38948

  • Call Sign: KE5QVW, Licensee ID: L01327038, Grant Date: 04/10/2018, Expiration Date: 09/26/2027, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Matthew E Lee, Registrant: Matthew E Lee, 27792 Hwy 32 E, Oakland, MS 38948

  • Call Sign: W5ION, Previous Call Sign: KE5QVW, Licensee ID: L01327038, Grant Date: 03/09/2021, Expiration Date: 03/09/2031, Certifier: Matthew E Lee, Registrant: Matthew E Lee, 27792 Hwy 32 E, Oakland, MS 38948


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 50 took place in 2010, and the least - 1 in 2015. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Oakland, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.8%), and Structure Fires (32.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Oakland, MS
    • 16945.8%Outside Fires
    • 11932.2%Structure Fires
    • 7219.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 92.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Oakland, MS
Most common first names in Oakland, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4274.9 years
William3072.1 years
Mary2483.1 years
John2269.1 years
George1478.0 years
Thomas1277.7 years
Willie1271.7 years
Robert1272.8 years
Mattie883.5 years
Charles867.5 years
Most common last names in Oakland, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1775.9 years
Moore1574.8 years
Kuykendall1279.0 years
Johnson1279.6 years
White1166.2 years
Jones1063.2 years
Cook1078.7 years
Taylor1075.1 years
Jenkins971.2 years
Brown981.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oakland, MS
  • 44.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.6%Electricity
  • 25.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oakland, MS
  • 56.2%Electricity
  • 26.6%Utility gas
  • 17.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Oakland compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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