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Measure TupeloMississippi, United States Remove Tupelo Jackson (MS)Mississippi, United States Remove Jackson (MS)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.7 6.4
Connector Score 7.3 6.1
Safety — 5.5
Affordability 7.6 9.9
Transportation 6.5 8.5
Car-free friendliness 3.5 6.0
Walkability 3.8 4.9
Things to do 5.4 6.0
Food & dining 4.1 5.6
Places to stay 5.2 5.8
Nature & outdoors 6.0 5.5
Scenic value 5.5 5.5
Family friendliness 7.2 7.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9 4.8
Nightlife 2.6 3.6
Remote-work friendliness 5.6 6.4
Road-trip convenience 6.4 5.6
Train-trip convenience 1.0 5.3
Bus-trip convenience 6.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $93 $107
Mid-range $138 $163
Luxury $225 $276
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 89 62
Typical 1-bedroom rent $875 $1,010
Median home price $212,800 $139,900
Population 38K 141K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Tupelo — 3 h 47 min details
Character
Best for — History, Budget stays
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping, Family & kids National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Early June and Ole Miss and other footb… Peak: State Fair, legislative session, and co…

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