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Tupelo, MS

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Tupelo, MS

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 58
Population37,825
Foreign Born2.2%
Population Density587people per mi²
Median Age38.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

77/100

23% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Tupelo, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $39k$57k
Luxury $120k+$186k+
Elite (Top 5%) $151k+$235k+
Affordability Ratio

115%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
11
Negative
2

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.3mi

Airport

Tupelo Regional Airport

3.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Tupelo, MS

2.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 2.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 37.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 16.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 6.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$66k+5.8%
12% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$287k
56% below US avg
College Educated
35.1%
Equal to US avg
WFH
5.1%
64% below US avg
Homeownership
62.7%
4% below US avg
Median Home
$201k
29% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 62% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
34.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−27.5%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents5% below state avg
Robbery
0.53 / 1k Residents208% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.93 / 1k Residents45% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.6%
Burglary
7.84 / 1k Residents323% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
20.06 / 1k Residents179% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.89 / 1k Residents155% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Tupelo, Mississippi
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (50% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season242 days329 frost-free
Annual Rainfall58.7"
Elevation285 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good919 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak587/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 700 mi · coast 248 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$37.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:39:01.000Z

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