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Bay Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,021
Population
135/sq mi density
$49,183
Median Income
$29,094 per capita
$147,600
Home Value
$130,484 Zillow
$482
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
4,633 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,183 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $482/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bay Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9780°N, 89.2796°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Bay Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").