Tutwiler, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,049 Population 740/sq mi density
$33,836 Median Income $15,748 per capita
$59,900 Home Value $99,904 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,836 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,900 home value, $922/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tutwiler, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,836
55% below
$15,748 per capita
Home Value
$59,900
79% below
Zillow: $99,904
Median Rent
$922/mo
21% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.9%
314% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Tutwiler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
21%
Rent
79%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
414%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tutwiler a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tutwiler residents earn a median household income of $33,836 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,748. The unemployment rate stands at 14.9% (314% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tutwiler is $59,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,904. Median rent is $922/month, with 27.9% 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 1974.

Education

10.7% of adults in Tutwiler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tutwiler has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,049
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density740/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,836
Per Capita$15,748
Unemployment14.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,900
Rent$922
Ownership38.5%
Zillow$99,904
Housing Units705
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity49.0%
Diabetes21.4%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death22,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation154 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute31 min
Broadband54.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tutwiler was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.