Abbeville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
358
Population
103/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$30,695 per capita
$148,200
Home Value
$247,376 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5034°N, 89.5025°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Abbeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.9").