At a Glance
Median Income
$38,333
$30,529 per capita
Home Value
$63,300
Zillow: $170,561
Median Rent
$325/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.2%
25.2% smoking rate
How Lula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lula residents earn a median household income of $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,529. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lula is $63,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,561. Median rent is $325/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
11.0% of adults in Lula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lula has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$30,529
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,300
Rent$325
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$170,561
Housing Units108
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity50.2%
Diabetes22.4%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death21,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation182 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lula was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.