TupeloOK
A town of 333, settled in 1904.
Is Tupelo a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Tupelo. Tupelo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
333 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Tupelo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tupelo, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tupelo.
Tupelo stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
Tupelo’s FEMA risk score is 97 of 100, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 61 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Tupelo’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Tupelo school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 165 | B |
| Tupelo HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 70 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Tupelo has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Tupelo for work: only 2% work in town. 24% of Tupelo residents live below the poverty line, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Tupelo’s median household income is $38,000.
| Tupelo | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 24% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $38,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Homes in Tupelo are worth about $151K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Tupelo home is worth about $151,000, up 3% in a year, 32% below the Oklahoma typical home. 77% of households own their home in Tupelo.
| Tupelo | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 77% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $925 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Tupelo, expect mild winters and hot summers
Tupelo has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Tupelo is 95°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Crime reported in Tupelo
No violent or property crimes were reported in Tupelo in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Tupelo is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
A larger share of adults in Tupelo report frequent mental distress than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
23% of Tupelo adults report frequent mental distress. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Tupelo. 18% of Tupelo adults report frequent physical distress.
| Tupelo | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 21% | 14% |
| What stands out | Tupelo | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 14.6% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Tupelo
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tupelo; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Tupelo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
98% of working residents leave Tupelo for work
Where Tupelo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Tupelo
City in Oklahoma, US
Tupelo is a city in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tupelo had a population of 327.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 689 ft
- ZIP code
- 74572
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Tupelo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tupelo, OK a good place to live?
Tupelo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.