What are the schools like in Tylertown, MS?

Tylertown is served primarily by Walthall County School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Tylertown?

The median household income in Tylertown, MS is $32,019 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.6%.

What is the weather like in Tylertown, MS?

Tylertown has an average high temperature of 60.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

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

Tylertown has a violent crime rate of 168.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 651.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tylertown, MS a Good Place to Live?

Tylertown is a small town of 2,341 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $32,019 and a 16.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Tylertown stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tylertown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Tylertown metro area.

Metric	Tylertown, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,019	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tylertown's violent crime rate is 168.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.0 /100k

Property Crime

651.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tylertown is served primarily by Walthall County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tylertown, MS	National Avg
School District	Walthall County School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tylertown sees average highs of 60.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 62.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tylertown, MS
Average High — January	60.4°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	62.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tylertown, MS	National Avg
Population	2,341	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kokomo, MS 11 mi Foxworth, MS 18 mi Franklinton, LA 19 mi Fernwood, MS 19 mi Magnolia, MS 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Tylertown

Tylertown, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39667

Tylertown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tylertown, MS affordable or expensive?

Tylertown has a median home value of $120,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $32,019.

What is the crime rate in Tylertown, MS?

Tylertown's violent crime rate is 168.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 651.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tylertown?

Public schools in Tylertown are operated by Walthall County School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tylertown, MS a good place to live?

Tylertown, MS has a population of 2,341, a median household income of $32,019, and an unemployment rate of 16.6%. 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 Tylertown?

Tylertown averages 60.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tylertown?

Tylertown, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39667.

What is the population of Tylertown?

The population of Tylertown, Mississippi is 2,341 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tylertown?

Key numbers for living in Tylertown: median home $120,500, median household income $32,019, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tylertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.