At a Glance
Median Income
$66,314
$37,741 per capita
Home Value
$201,300
Zillow: $203,340
Median Rent
$940/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
1,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Tupelo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tupelo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tupelo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tupelo residents earn a median household income of $66,314 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,741. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tupelo is $201,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,340. Median rent is $940/month, with 29.3% 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.
Safety & Crime
Tupelo reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,670/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Tupelo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tupelo 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population37,825
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,314
Per Capita$37,741
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,300
Rent$940
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$203,340
Housing Units17,304
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property1,670/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Tupelo was founded in 1860.
The median home in Tupelo was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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