The Town FilesEupora, Mississippi
City in Webster County · population 2,018 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,100
- Household income
- $53,793
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 45.3
Eupora is a city of 2,018 people in Webster County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $103,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Mississippi towns.
How Eupora ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eupora is worth $103,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $53,793, which is more affordable than 90% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $528 a month. 57.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eupora | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $528 | $820 |
| Median household income | $53,793 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eupora
| People | Eupora | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Eupora
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eupora since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 9, 2017.
Severe weather in Webster County since 1996
Webster County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Webster County
Webster County had 2,037 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,232 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Eupora itself the ACS puts it at 18.8%.
Public schools in Eupora
3 public schools with 867 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUPORA HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 457 | 15.2 |
| EUPORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 410 | 13.2 |
| WEBSTER CO CAREER & TECHNOL CTR | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Eupora
- Mathiston, MS8.8 mi · 831 people · home $155,000
- Maben, MS11.4 mi · 771 people · home $79,800
- Ackerman, MS17.2 mi · 1,594 people · home $147,300
- Kilmichael, MS17.7 mi · 639 people · home $92,300
- Derma, MS21.9 mi · 957 people · home $84,800
- Calhoun City, MS22.0 mi · 1,533 people · home $94,700
- Vardaman, MS24.2 mi · 1,110 people · home $53,800
- Duck Hill, MS25.8 mi · 619 people · home $97,400
Eupora questions
Is Eupora, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eupora scores better for retirees than 78% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 65%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Eupora?
The median owner-occupied home in Eupora is valued at $103,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,793, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $528 a month.
What is the weather like in Eupora?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Eupora get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eupora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)