OsykaMS
A town of 355, settled in 1855.
Is Osyka a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Osyka. Magnolia Manor is on the National Register of Historic Places. Osyka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
355 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Osyka: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Osyka, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Osyka.
A typical Osyka home is worth about $129K
The typical Osyka home is worth about $129,000, up 16.9% in a year, 34% below the Mississippi typical home. 50% of Osyka households own their home, below both Mississippi’s towns (62%) and U.S. towns (73%). Osyka’s median rent is $638 a month.
| Osyka | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $638 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The schools Osyka’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the South Pike School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osyka Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 214 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
In Osyka, expect mild winters and hot summers
Osyka has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Osyka’s July high is 92°F, near the Mississippi town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
High risk in Osyka, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Osyka has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Osyka for work: only 1% work in town. 21% of residents live below the poverty line in Osyka. Jobs based in Osyka grew to 109 in 2023, 20 more than in 2013.
| Osyka | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
More of Osyka’s adults say their health is fair or poor than in the typical Mississippi or U.S. town
36% of Osyka adults say their health is fair or poor. Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Osyka. 40% of Osyka adults feel lonely.
| Osyka | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 27% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Osyka | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.2% | 13.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.4% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Osyka
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Osyka; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Osyka residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Mississippi.
Famous people from Osyka
3 notable people were born in Osyka.
About Osyka
Town in Mississippi, United States
Osyka is a town in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. It is located on the Mississippi–Louisiana state line. As of the 2020 census, Osyka had a population of 381. It is part of the McComb, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. The peak of its population was in 1910.
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 266 ft
- ZIP code
- 39657
- Area code
- 601
Questions about Osyka
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Osyka, MS a good place to live?
Osyka has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Osyka, MS known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Jim Brumfield and Lewis Wesley Cutrer.