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Tula, MS
Census-designated place in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
Population
123
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
0
Tula and its ZIP codes
Tula at a glance
- Tula is 49% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Tula.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,758
25,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $6,419 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tula, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
60.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tula, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Tula
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParisCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| ToccopolaTown | 8.1 mi | 8.5 |
| ThaxtonTown | 11 mi | 10.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| TaylorVillage | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| OxfordCity | 13 mi | 26.6 |
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Water ValleyCity | 16 mi | 7 |
| BruceTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| AlgomaTown | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| AbbevilleTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| EcruTown | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| PontotocCity | 21 mi | 11.2 |
| PittsboroVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| New HoulkaTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tula, MS in?
- Tula is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Tula, MS?
- About 123 people live in Tula, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tula?
- Nearby places include Paris (7 mi), Toccopola (8.1 mi), Thaxton (11 mi), Randolph (12 mi), Taylor (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023