Iuka, MS

Iuka, Mississippi

Iuka, Mississippi, in Tishomingo county, is 65 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 107 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 3,059 people in the city.

The People and Families of Iuka

In Iuka, about 48% of adults are married. In Iuka, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Iuka has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iuka had a median family income of $36,863.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Iuka. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Iuka Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Iuka is owner-occupied. The city is known in Mississippi for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Iuka.

Commuting

In Iuka, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Iuka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Iuka, MS

Comparing Iuka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Iuka Almanac

Iuka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Iuka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Iuka residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Iuka, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Iuka Hospitals

TISHOMINGO HEALTH SERVICES INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1777 CURTIS DRIVE
(662) 423-6051
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Iuka

Iuka High Schools (2004)

TISHOMINGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
701 HWY 72
662-423-7300
Serves 600 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Iuka Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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