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Lula, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
218 Population 519/sq mi density
$38,333 Median Income $30,529 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $170,561 Zillow
$325 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, $325/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation182 ft (55 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates34.4545°N, 90.4779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTunica County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 147 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 84 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 135 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 130 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 146 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 128 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 130 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 48 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 104 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 108 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 128 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 30 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 130 km
Jul 16, 1996 3 km WNW of Etowah, Arkansas M2.8 145 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 68 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 40 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km SE of Caraway, Arkansas M2.7 143 km
Jul 7, 1995 6 km NE of Etowah, Arkansas M2.7 149 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 85 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 73 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 55 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 91 km 3
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 75 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 7, 1978 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 65 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 (2,955 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 99 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 98 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 89 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 81 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 83 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 24 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 85 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 89-1 90-1 RX 1,241 97 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 84 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 81 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 89 km
2010 COMP 135 1,063 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,029 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 981 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 979 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Lula has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").

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