Tippah County , Mississippi

Population: 21,621 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $51,141 Home $128,400 Rent $720/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 21,621 residents, Tippah County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Tippah County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$51,141
Median Income
household
$128,400
Home Value
median
$720/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $51,141
Per Capita Income $29,459
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Median Home Value $128,400
Median Gross Rent $720/mo
Owner Occupied 76.2%
Renter Occupied 23.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 21,621
Median Age 39.7 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

43.5%
Obesity
13.1%
Diabetes
18.7%
Smoking
43.5%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
No Physical Activity
22.1%
Depression
38.5%
Insufficient Sleep
80.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 43.8  ·  44th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
78.56
🌀 Hurricane
59.20
🔥 Wildfire
51.05
❄️ Winter Storm
9.87
🌍 Earthquake
86.61
☀️ Drought
46.12

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