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Tupelo, AR
Town in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Population
86
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
310
ZIP codes
0
Tupelo and its ZIP codes
Tupelo at a glance
- Tupelo is about 5.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Tupelo.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,525
5,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tupelo, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tupelo, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Tupelo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeldonTown | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BeedevilleTown | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| PattersonCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| McCroryCity | 9.3 mi | 2.4 |
| AugustaCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| BradfordCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Hickory RidgeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| AmagonTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| RussellTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| FisherCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| NewportCity | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| DiazCity | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| JacksonportTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Campbell StationCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tupelo, AR in?
- Tupelo is in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Tupelo, AR?
- About 86 people live in Tupelo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tupelo?
- Nearby places include Weldon (4.1 mi), Beedeville (7.2 mi), Patterson (9.1 mi), McCrory (9.3 mi), Augusta (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023