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Bassfield, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson Davis County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
211
Population
211/sq mi density
$30,208
Median Income
$17,882 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$106,346 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
1,504 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,208 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bassfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4960°N, 89.7449°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in |
Bassfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").