Tucker, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Neshoba County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
497 Population 128/sq mi density
$66,417 Median Income $9,909 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tucker, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,417
12% below
$9,909 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
67.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
44% above
29.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Tucker Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tucker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Poverty
266%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tucker a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tucker residents earn a median household income of $66,417 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,909. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 586 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Education

2.1% of adults in Tucker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 67.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tucker has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population497
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,417
Per Capita$9,909
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.0%
County GDP$1,524M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$132,602
Housing Units86
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking29.3%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death20,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation482 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+67.1%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tucker was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.