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Batesville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Panola County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,432
Population
373/sq mi density
$46,492
Median Income
$29,220 per capita
$190,800
Home Value
$195,020 Zillow
$902
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
332
Violent Crime/100K
4,534 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,492 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$190,800 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Batesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3210°N, 89.9249°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Panola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in |
Batesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.0").