Tupelo

Tupelo, Mississippi Overview

Tupelo scores 48.3/100 overall (C), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Mississippi — above the state composite of 31.5. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 15/100.

Income & Employment in Tupelo

Tupelo’s median household income of $66,314 is 25% above the Mississippi median of $52,985, and its 2.8% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.7%.

Safety in Tupelo

Tupelo’s violent crime rate of 443.4 per 100,000 runs above the Mississippi average of 270. The property crime rate is 4304 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Tupelo

The median home value is $201,300. Median monthly rent is $940. Renters spend 17.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Tupelo

The adult obesity rate in Tupelo is 36%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.1%. Residents report an average of 15.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Tupelo

Tupelo has a high school graduation rate of 88%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $13,155. The city has 12 public schools serving 7,134 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Tupelo

Tupelo enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 64.4°F. Summers average 79.6°F. Winters average 50.2°F. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. The average commute of 17.2 minutes is notably short.

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