The Town FilesTishomingo County, Mississippi
18,660 people. The median home is worth $145,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $53,040.
Towns in Tishomingo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iuka | 3,139 | $124,700 | $49,290 | 36.9 |
People and housing
| Tishomingo County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $682 | $820 |
| Median household income | $53,040 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
6,121 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,591 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 412 storm events in Tishomingo County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Tishomingo County has been included in 19 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).