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Osyka, MS
Town in Pike County, Mississippi.
Population
411
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
388
ZIP codes
0
Osyka and its ZIP codes
Osyka at a glance
- Osyka is about 6.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Osyka, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Osyka.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,446
14,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Osyka, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
60.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Osyka, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
25.0%
U.S. 12.8% +12.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities near Osyka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kentwood, LATown | 5.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Tangipahoa, LAVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| MagnoliaCity | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| McCombCity | 15 mi | 11.8 |
| Greensburg, LATown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Roseland, LATown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Amite City, LATown | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| SummitTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| TylertownTown | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| LibertyTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Franklinton, LATown | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| Montpelier, LAVillage | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Independence, LATown | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.3 |
| Tickfaw, LAVillage | 30 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Osyka, MS in?
- Osyka is in Pike County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Osyka, MS?
- About 411 people live in Osyka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Osyka?
- Nearby places include Kentwood, LA (5.9 mi), Tangipahoa, LA (9.2 mi), Magnolia (11 mi), Fernwood (12 mi), McComb (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023