What are the schools like in Lula, MS?

School district data for Lula is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lula?

The median household income in Lula, MS is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Lula, MS?

Lula has an average high temperature of 49.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Lula, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lula, MS affordable or expensive?

Lula's cost of living index is 78, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lula is 22% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $48,600 and the median rent is $325 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lula, MS?

Lula has a violent crime rate of 40.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 72.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lula, MS a Good Place to Live?

Lula is a small town of 202 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $36,250 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 78 (US average = 100), which is 22% below the national average.

Strengths: Lula stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lula city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 78.2

Lula's overall cost of living index is 78.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lula costs roughly 22% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lula, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$48,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$325	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lula's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.7 /100k

Property Crime

72.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lula, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lula sees average highs of 49.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lula, MS
Average High — January	49.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lula, MS	National Avg
Population	202	—
Median Age	49.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	2.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	98.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dundee, MS 6 mi Coahoma, MS 7 mi Jonestown, MS 9 mi Helena-West Helena, AR 10 mi Friars Point, MS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Lula

Lula, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

38644 38617

Lula vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lula, MS affordable or expensive?

Lula's cost of living index is 78, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lula roughly 22% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $48,600 and median rent is $325/month.

What is the crime rate in Lula, MS?

Lula's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 72.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lula?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lula, MS a good place to live?

Lula, MS has a population of 202, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lula?

Lula averages 49.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lula?

Lula, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 38644, 38617.

What is the population of Lula?

The population of Lula, Mississippi is 202 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lula?

Key numbers for living in Lula: cost of living index 78 (100 = US average), median home $48,600, median household income $36,250, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.