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Oakland, Mississippi

town · Yalobusha County (primary) , Itawamba County, Pike County

At a glance

402
Population
$135,583
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$32,697
Median household income
58% below U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
66.1%
Homes with broadband
29.34%
Locations with fiber available
35%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost8% above
For business: Mississippi is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college30 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates83.2%
College graduates8.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Go Pike
Pike County Economic Development District is the economic development organization for Pike County, Mississippi, providing information on site selection, infrastructure, workforce development, and major employers.
county Itawamba County Development Council
ICDC is a non-profit organization established in 1953. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of life for Itawamba County residents and promote orderly business and economic development in Itawamba County through industry, education, agriculture, recreation, tourism, and unity among its citizens.
county Pike County Development District
A leader in Mississippi economic development, Pike County offers a strategic location, prime South Mississippi industrial sites with a labor force ready to produce.
state Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
state Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
state Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
state Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Economic Development
A Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway organization providing economic development information, including a Membership Directory and lists of TTW Authority Members and TTW Council Board members.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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