At a Glance
Median Income
$35,441
$17,806 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $90,305
Median Rent
$557/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
37.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.9%
23.8% smoking rate
How Tchula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tchula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tchula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tchula residents earn a median household income of $35,441 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,806. The unemployment rate stands at 20.4% (467% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 288 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tchula is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,305. Median rent is $557/month, with 17.9% 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 1985.
Education
20.3% of adults in Tchula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tchula has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,154
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,441
Per Capita$17,806
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty37.7%
County GDP$334M
Avg Weekly Wage$796
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$557
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$90,305
Housing Units885
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity53.9%
Diabetes22.7%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death22,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation119 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 81%
Commute41 min
Broadband59.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Tchula was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.572 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.