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Artesia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lowndes County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
378
Population
402/sq mi density
$19,500
Median Income
$17,271 per capita
$107,700
Home Value
$141,740 Zillow
$393
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
536
Violent Crime/100K
2,732 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $393/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Artesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4167°N, 88.6423°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Artesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.4").