White Oak, Mississippi

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Population in 2010: 692.
Males: 337  (48.8%)
Females: 355  (51.2%)
Median resident age:

18.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,467
White Oak:

$41,467
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,973

White Oak CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,285
White Oak:

$162,285
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,016; detached houses: $103,644
March 2022 cost of living index in White Oak: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 77.1%

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (39.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (391.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Tunica, MS (1.8 miles ),
North Tunica, MS (2.0 miles ),
Tunica Resorts, MS (3.6 miles ),
Crenshaw, MS (3.7 miles ),
Lula, MS (3.9 miles ),
Helena, AR (4.0 miles ),
Sledge, MS (4.1 miles ),
Helena-West Helena, AR (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 34.65 N, Longitude: 90.35 W

Area code: 601

Distribution of median household income in White Oak, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in White Oak, MS in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 73.3. This is about average.

City:

73.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 9.34. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.34
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.14. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.14
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

White Oak-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the White Oak place center killed 5 people and injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1976, a category F3 tornado 19.7 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

White Oak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 366% 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 68.6 miles away from White Oak 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 136.0 miles away from White Oak 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 99.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from White Oak center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 111.2 miles away from White Oak center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 111.3 miles away from White Oak center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tunica County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Freezes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near White Oak:

  • TUNICA NURSING HOME, LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; TUNICA, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Oak:

  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 22 miles; Senatobia, MS; Full-time enrollment: 6,607)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 30 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 39 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Memphis (about 39 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 41 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • University of Mississippi (about 51 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Delta State University (about 67 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)

Points of interest:

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Church in White Oak: New Hope Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

3.4 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.6%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in White Oak:

Marital status in White Oak, MS
  • Never married: 89.6%
  • Now married: 8.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in White Oak:

  • High school or higher: 58.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White Oak, MS (based on Tunica County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,22411
Mainline Protestant3853
Black Protestant2622
Other1-
Catholic--
None8,906-
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: 3
Tunica County:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Tunica County:

14.33 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Tunica County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.6%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Tunica County:

41.1%
State:

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

15.9%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in White Oak:

  • 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)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Oak:

  • WYYL (96.1 FM; TUNICA, MS; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • WKNA (88.9 FM; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVIM-FM (95.3 FM; COLDWATER, MS; Owner: DESOTO COUNTY B/CING. CO.)
  • WHKL (106.9 FM; CRENSHAW, MS; Owner: BATESVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KCLT (104.9 FM; WEST HELENA, AR; Owner: WEST HELENA B/CASTERS)

TV broadcast stations around White Oak:

  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)

White Oak fatal accident list:

Sep 25, 2016 00:29 AM, Sr-4, Lat: 34.640686, Lon: -90.346067, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 16, 2015 04:57 AM, Sr-4, Lat: 34.640939, Lon: -90.352444, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.3mTotal length
  • $1,700,000Total costs
  • 11,830Total average daily traffic
  • 1,895Total average daily truck traffic
  • 13,405Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in White Oak, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for White Oak, MS
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White Oak, MS
  • 93.0%Electricity
  • 7.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in White Oak, MS
  • 100.0%Electricity


White Oak compared to Mississippi state average:

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

White Oak on our top lists:

  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
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