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Tula, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
107 Population 28/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tula, MS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
1,581/100K
316% above
4,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
24.3%
575% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Tula Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
675%
Crime
416%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tula a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Tula reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Tula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tula has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population107
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment24.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,021
Housing Units73
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,581/100K
Property4,490/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,273/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation409 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Broadband46.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tula was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.