Bay Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,021
Population
135/sq mi density
$49,183
Median Income
$29,094 per capita
$147,600
Home Value
$140,576 Zillow
$482
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
317
Violent Crime/100K
887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,183 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $482/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in |
Bay Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and May the driest (4.2").