Tupelo, MS
Living in Tupelo
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute88
Public Transit2
Affordability87
Public Safety86
Airports25
Hospitals72
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation+3.9k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black39%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$638Median Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas2%
Utility gas47%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tupelo
United States45
Mississippi57
Lee County12
Property Crime in Tupelo
United States48
Mississippi57
Lee County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tupelo
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tupelo, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tupelo, MS
David's Army Learning Center
1 miles, SE
First Baptist Day School and Kindergarten
2 miles, SE
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool
2 miles, SE
First Umc Kid's Pad
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Tupelo, MS
Blue Mountain College
32 miles, NW
University of Mississippi
46 miles, W
Rust College
54 miles, NW
Mississippi State University
56 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tupelo, MS
North Mississippi Medical Center
2 miles, SE
North Mississippi State Hospital
4 miles, SE
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
15 miles, W
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Tupelo, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
57 miles, S
Memphis International Airport
89 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
124 miles, SE