Amory, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Monroe County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,564
Population
524/sq mi density
$51,592
Median Income
$28,163 per capita
$140,700
Home Value
$166,123 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
630
Violent Crime/100K
2,521 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,592 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,700 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Amory enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9818°N, 88.4826°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Amory has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.6").