The Town FilesTylertown, Mississippi
Town in Walthall County · population 1,515 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,600
- Household income
- $33,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 34.9
Tylertown is a town of 1,515 people in Walthall County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $116,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 90% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 90% of Mississippi towns.
How Tylertown 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 Tylertown is worth $116,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $33,333, which is more affordable than 20% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $458 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tylertown | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $458 | $820 |
| Median household income | $33,333 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tylertown
| People | Tylertown | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.2% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Tylertown
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tylertown since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 15, 2025 about 4.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on January 10, 2008.
Severe weather in Walthall County since 1996
Walthall County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Walthall County
Walthall County had 2,270 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,595 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Tylertown itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Tylertown
6 public schools with 1,722 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 545 | 14.3 |
| SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER | K-12 | 480 | 13.7 |
| TYLERTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 378 | 10.8 |
| TYLERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 242 | 15.1 |
| DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-8 | 77 | 8.6 |
| WALTHALL CO CAREER AND TECH CENTER | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Tylertown
- Foxworth, MS17.6 mi · 523 people · home $47,800
- Franklinton, LA18.6 mi · 3,662 people · home $188,500
- Magnolia, MS19.4 mi · 1,883 people · home $72,500
- McComb, MS21.2 mi · 12,413 people · home $98,700
- Columbia, MS21.6 mi · 5,864 people · home $131,700
- Summit, MS22.1 mi · 1,505 people · home $113,600
- Kentwood, LA25.3 mi · 2,145 people · home $95,500
- Bogalusa, LA29.0 mi · 10,659 people · home $97,600
Tylertown questions
Is Tylertown, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tylertown scores better for retirees than 62% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 15%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Tylertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Tylertown is valued at $116,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,333, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $458 a month.
What is the weather like in Tylertown?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Tylertown get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tylertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 15, 2025. 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)