Bassfield, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson Davis County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
211
Population
211/sq mi density
$30,208
Median Income
$17,882 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$116,148 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$30,208 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bassfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in |
Bassfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.9").