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Ashland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Benton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
562
Population
309/sq mi density
$44,194
Median Income
$24,733 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$125,038 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
41.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,581
Violent Crime/100K
4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,194 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8341°N, 89.1777°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
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 | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.4").