The Town FilesTippah County, Mississippi
21,523 people. The median home is worth $124,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $52,542.
Towns in Tippah County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | 5,462 | $117,200 | $55,444 | 42.5 |
People and housing
| Tippah County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $790 | $820 |
| Median household income | $52,542 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
7,028 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,336 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 334 storm events in Tippah County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Tippah County has been included in 20 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 |
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3474: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).