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
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
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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