The Town FilesLee County, Mississippi
83,034 people. The median home is worth $199,500 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $67,863.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo | 37,923 | $212,800 | $66,257 | 38.3 |
| Saltillo | 4,922 | $204,900 | $80,640 | 34.1 |
| Verona | 2,792 | $118,300 | $46,148 | 32.0 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $957 | $820 |
| Median household income | $67,863 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
52,532 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,183 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 767 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).