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Tupelo, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
37,825
Population
588/sq mi density
$66,314
Median Income
$37,741 per capita
$201,300
Home Value
$203,340 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,314 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,300 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tupelo enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2706°N, 88.7325°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Tupelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.2").