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Oakland, MS
Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
Population
402
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
263
ZIP codes
0
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is about 4.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Oakland, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yalobusha County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,463
2,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $8,934 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
331
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
23.3%
U.S. 12.1% +11.2 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TillatobaTown | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| CharlestonCity | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PopeVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| CourtlandTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| CrowderTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Water ValleyCity | 17 mi | 7 |
| BatesvilleCity | 18 mi | 20 |
| GrenadaCity | 20 mi | 30 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| LambertTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| TaylorVillage | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| MarksCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| SardisTown | 26 mi | 2 |
| WebbTown | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, MS in?
- Oakland is in Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Oakland, MS?
- About 402 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Tillatoba (5.5 mi), Charleston (9.2 mi), Pope (11 mi), Courtland (12 mi), Coffeeville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023