Mississippi · Metropolitan Area
Lula is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 218. Residents earn $38,333 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lula receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lula offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lula is $38,333, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lula is $63,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $325 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Lula enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,333 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,529 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $802 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $40,687 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 270 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,730 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.31% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $63,300 |
| 78% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $325 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.3% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,730 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.31% |
| Obesity | 50.2% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 22.4% |
| Heart Disease | 8.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 54.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 11.5% |
| Stroke | 6.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 45.9% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 18.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.3% |
| Premature Death | 21,013/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 182 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4545°N, 90.4779°W |
| County FIPS | 28143 |
Winner: Democrat by 38.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 69.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |