Osyka, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
368 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$16,896 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
44.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$466 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
2
McComb Urban Area
3
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
5
McComb Urban Area
4
Mississippi
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 51% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 48
Feb 6 0 52
Mar 6 0 58
Apr 5 0 65
May 4 0 73
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 5 0 67
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Osyka Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Kentwood High Magnet School
5 miles, SW · 4.1star
OW Dillon Leadership Academy
6 miles, SW · 3.2star
Spring Creek Elementary School
7 miles, S · 4.6star
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