Tylertown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Walthall County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,023 Population 617/sq mi density
$117,200 Home Value $155,466 Zillow
$465 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tylertown, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$117,200
58% below
Zillow: $155,466
Median Rent
$465/mo
60% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
46% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Tylertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
42%
Rent
40%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tylertown a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tylertown is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,466. Median rent is $465/month, with 24.6% 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 1967.

Education

15.1% of adults in Tylertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tylertown has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,023
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,939
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$383M
Avg Weekly Wage$742

Housing

Home Value$117,200
Rent$465
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$155,466
Housing Units764
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death16,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation321 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tylertown was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.