Tupelo, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
71 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$148,393 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$477 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
6
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
6
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 38
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Schools

McCrory High School
9 miles, S 2.8 star
McCrory Elementary School
9 miles, S 4.1 star
Augusta Elementary School
10 miles, SW 1.4 star
Augusta High School
10 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

Arkansas State University-Newport
17 miles, NE 1.4 star
Harding University
30 miles, W 2.3 star
Searcy Beauty College
30 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

Crossridge Community Hospital
28 miles, SE 5 star
White County Medical Center
28 miles, W 2.3 star
White River Medical Center
35 miles, N 4.1 star
Forrest City Medical Center
36 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Memphis International Airport
75 miles, SE 2.8 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
157 miles, NE 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
176 miles, N 1.4 star