Primary sources for Tupelo, MS
- Census Bureau profile of Tupelo, MS, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Tupelo, MS, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Tupelo, MS, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Tupelo, MS
Electricity rates in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS ranks 2 of 8 Mississippi cities for the lowest median rent ($940 a month). Tupelo, Mississippi has 37,825 residents in 15,327 households; 48.7% heat with electricity.
Tupelo on the map
Lee County, with Tupelo marked
Housing and heating in Tupelo
Tupelo, MS: 8,293 of 17,573 homes were built before 1980 and 3,920 in 2000 or later. Tupelo, MS has 12,057 detached houses, 2,910 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 321 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Tupelo, MS
% of homes by decade built, Tupelo, MS
- 5pre-40
- 340s
- 650s
- 1360s
- 2070s
- 1680s
- 1490s
- 1100s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Tupelo, MS
| Tupelo, MS | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS, median year built | 1982 | 1987 | -5 years | 5 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, built before 1980 | 47.2% | 39.2% | +8.0 points | 4 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, built 2000 or later | 22.3% | 28.4% | -6.1 points | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, detached houses | 68.6% | 71.6% | -3.0 points | 3 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.6% | 10.0% | +6.5 points | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, mobile homes | 1.8% | 10.6% | -8.7 points | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, renter households | 37.3% | 29.8% | +7.5 points | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, median home value | $201,300 | $187,800 | +$13,500 | 4 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, median gross rent a month | $940 | $929 | +$11 | 7 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, people per household | 2.41 | 2.58 | -0.17 | 4 of 8 |
Who supplies Tupelo
Lee County lists 3 utilities for Tupelo, MS (37,825 residents): homes pay 10.86 to 12.23 cents per kWh, about $125 to $141 a month at 1,156 kWh, 2.3% to 2.6% of the $66,314 Tupelo median income. Lee County page.
Facts about Tupelo
- Residents of Tupelo, MS, ACS 2023
- 37,8257 of 8 Mississippi cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Tupelo, MS
- $66,3143 of 8 of those cities
- Households in Tupelo, MS
- 15,3272.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Tupelo, MS
- 62.7%9,610 owners and 5,717 renter households
- Housing units in Tupelo, MS
- 17,5732,246 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Tupelo, MS
- 48.7%7,458 of 15,327 homes
- Land area of Tupelo, MS
- 64.4 sq mi587.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Tupelo, MS
- 2.3% to 2.6%at 1,156 kWh a month over the $66,314 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Tupelo, MS
- 171NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 452.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Tupelo, MS
- 19828,293 of 17,573 homes (47.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Tupelo, MS
- $201,300$940 gross rent a month, 5.60% of value a year
Who lives in Tupelo: income, cars, homes
In Tupelo, MS, 4,229 of 15,327 households earn under $35,000, 4,140 $35,000-$75,000, 4,818 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,140 $150,000 or more. 5,095 residents of Tupelo, MS live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.4. In Tupelo, MS, 1,097 households own no vehicle and 8,504 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Tupelo, MS homes: 11,114 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,892 none or one, median 5.8 rooms. Of 17,708 workers in Tupelo, MS, 895 work from home, 15,347 drive alone, 49 ride transit and 75 walk. In Tupelo, MS, 2,553 of 5,235 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,468 households moved in since 2018 and 2,568 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Tupelo, MS
| Tupelo, MS | Value | Rank in Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS, households under $35,000 | 27.6% | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, households $150,000 or more | 14.0% | 3 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, residents below poverty | 13.8% | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, median age | 38.4 | 2 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 63.2% | 3 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, households without a vehicle | 7.2% | 5 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, households with 2+ vehicles | 55.5% | 3 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, workers at home | 5.1% | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, cost-burdened renters | 48.8% | 5 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, moved in since 2018 | 35.7% | 6 of 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, moved in before 2000 | 16.8% | 4 of 8 |
Cost of living with electricity in Tupelo
Tupelo, MS: 15,327 households at $1,629 a year per home for electricity (Lee County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $25.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,061 a year per household.
| Group in Tupelo, MS | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Tupelo, MS median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS, all households | 15,327 | $1,629 | $25.0 million | 2.46% |
| Tupelo, MS, homeowners | 9,610 | $1,820 | $17.5 million | 2.74% |
| Tupelo, MS, renters | 5,717 | $1,184 | $6.8 million | 1.79% |
Outage risk around Tupelo
Tupelo, MS, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 147 wind and 24 tornado, 452.1 per 100,000 residents of 37,825. Top gust near Tupelo, MS: 74 knots, 85 mph. Damage near Tupelo, MS: $113.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Tupelo, MS
wind and tornado reports, Tupelo, MS
- 4'15
- 3'16
- 9'17
- 19'18
- 14'19
- 12'20
- 30'21
- 10'22
- 31'23
- 8'24
- 31'25
| Tupelo, MS | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS, 2015 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2017 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2018 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2019 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2020 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2021 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2022 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2023 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Tupelo, MS, 2025 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
Analyst note on Tupelo
Household income in Tupelo, MS is $66,314; 9,610 of its 15,327 households own. 7,458 of the 15,327 occupied homes in Tupelo, MS heat with electricity. Tupelo, MS counts 37,825 residents in 15,327 households, on 64.4 square miles.
Tupelo, MS has 17,573 housing units, 2,246 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Tupelo, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Tupelo, MS. Tupelo, MS ranks 2 of 8 Mississippi cities for the oldest residents (median age 38.4).
Tupelo, MS ranks 3 of 8 Mississippi cities for the lowest share of renters (37%). Tupelo, MS ranks 3 of 8 Mississippi cities for the lowest share of electric heating (49%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Tupelo
Compare Tupelo with nearby cities
| City near Tupelo, MS | Distance from Tupelo | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS (this page) | 0 mi | 37,825 | $66,314 | 1982 | $201,300 | 171 | 5.1% |
| Olive Branch, MS | 78.8 mi northwest | 46,538 (+8,713) | $98,421 (+$32,107) | 1999 (+17 yr) | $269,900 (+$68,600) | 148 (-23) | 7.7% (+2.6 pts) |
| Southaven, MS | 85.0 mi northwest | 55,531 (+17,706) | $76,159 (+$9,845) | 1997 (+15 yr) | $214,800 (+$13,500) | 154 (-17) | 8.5% (+3.5 pts) |
| Meridian, MS | 130.4 mi south | 34,466 (-3,359) | $34,657 (-$31,657) | 1970 (-12 yr) | $100,800 (-$100,500) | 173 (+2) | 4.1% (-0.9 pts) |
| Jackson, MS | 159.8 mi southwest | 149,827 (+112,002) | $43,238 (-$23,076) | 1969 (-13 yr) | $108,200 (-$93,100) | 403 (+232) | 8.1% (+3.0 pts) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 207.5 mi south | 48,507 (+10,682) | $44,140 (-$22,174) | 1980 (-2 yr) | $153,600 (-$47,700) | 210 (+39) | 4.5% (-0.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Tupelo
| ZIP area touching Tupelo, MS | Share of the ZIP's land inside Tupelo | Share of Tupelo's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 38801 (Tupelo, MS) | 36.7% | 41.7% |
| 38804 (Tupelo, MS) | 32.5% | 39.6% |
| 38826 (Tupelo, MS) | 23.5% | 11.2% |
| 38866 (Tupelo, MS) | 6.5% | 7.6% |
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Questions on Tupelo
Tupelo: what is the electricity rate?
Tupelo, MS has no price of its own; its 37,825 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,156 kWh month costs $125 to $141.
Tupelo: how does it rank among Mississippi cities?
Tupelo, MS: rank 7 of 8 by its 37,825 residents, rank 3 of 8 by $66,314 median income.
Tupelo: how many homes heat with electricity?
Tupelo, MS: 7,458 of 15,327 occupied homes, 48.7%; Lee County 55.5%.
Tupelo: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,156 kWh a month, 2.3% to 2.6% of the $66,314 median income in Tupelo, MS.
Tupelo: damaging storms reported nearby?
171 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Tupelo, MS, 2015 to 2025, 452.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Tupelo?
Tupelo, MS: median home built 1982; 8,293 of 17,573 homes (47.2%) predate 1980, 12,057 are detached and 2,910 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Tupelo, MS earn under $35,000?
4,229 of 15,327, against 2,140 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Tupelo, MS live below the poverty line?
5,095 residents.
How many Tupelo, MS households have no car?
1,097 households; 8,504 have two or more.