Tupelo

Lee County, Mississippi

Population 83K |Median income $67,863 |3 hospitals

Population

83,034

Lee County

Median Income

$67,863

Near average

Median Home Value

$199,500

-12% vs avg

Median Age

37.5

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

83K-1%

Median Income

$67,863+61%

Median Home Value

$199,500+84%

Poverty Rate

14.6%-20%

Unemployment

5%-33%

Economics

Median Rent

$957/mo

Poverty Rate

14.6% +3% vs avg

Unemployment 5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.6%

Work From Home 5.4%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 63%

African American 30%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

44.3%

Obesity

36.4%

Short Sleep Duration

35.5%

Physical Inactivity

32.1%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.6%

Current Smoking

15.4%

Binge Drinking

14.2%

Diabetes

13.9%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.6%

Lack of Health Insurance

10.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.5%

Dental Visit 9.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

9.8%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.6%

Stroke

3.8%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER

TUPELO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Tupelo Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Mississippi Through 1:00 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Tupelo, MS? ▼

Tupelo, MS has a population of 83,034 people, located in Lee County, Mississippi.

What is the median household income in Tupelo? ▼

The median household income in Tupelo, MS is $67,863 per year. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

What is the median home value in Tupelo? ▼

The median home value in Tupelo, MS is $199,500. Median rent is $957/month.

What are the top health concerns in Tupelo? ▼

The top health indicators in Tupelo include High Blood Pressure (44.3%), Obesity (36.4%), Short Sleep Duration (35.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Tupelo? ▼

Tupelo has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Tupelo? ▼

The median age in Tupelo, MS is 37.5 years. 28.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tupelo, MS is located in Lee County, Mississippi. With a population of 83K and a median household income of $67,863, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tupelo area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lee County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.