Tchula, MS

Tchula, Mississippi

Tchula, Mississippi, in Holmes county, is 61 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 136 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 2,332.

The People and Families of Tchula

In Tchula, about 21% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. Tchula is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tchula had a median family income of $14,773.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Tchula ($750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tchula Housing

About 57% of housing units in Tchula are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in Tchula benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Tchula, 95% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Tchula, MS

Comparing Tchula 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Tchula Almanac

Tchula Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Tchula Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tchula 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, Tchula, 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

Tchula Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!