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Beechwood, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Warren County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,708 Population 591/sq mi density
$88,653 Median Income $40,190 per capita
$239,400 Home Value $142,109 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
695 Violent Crime/100K 6,492 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,653 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,400 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
695 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Beechwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates32.3367°N, 90.8087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 97 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 73 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 73 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 138 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 71 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 114 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 76 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 193 km
2020 Laura Category 4 219 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 208 km
2017 Nate Category 1 275 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 249 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 141 km
2002 Lili Category 1 296 km
1998 Georges Category 2 265 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 221 km
1985 Elena Category 3 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

820 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 306 fatalities, 3,725 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 62 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 30 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 9 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 59 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 47 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 58 km 2
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 68 km 12
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 62 km 3
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 97 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 45 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 7 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 77 km 32
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 41 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 6, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 98 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 12 1,984 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,888 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,667 96 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 14 1,541 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,527 91 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 5 1,357 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,167 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,085 85 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 10 1,075 86 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB56 RX 1,054 95 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 6S 943 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 892 87 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 15W 830 94 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 13 728 90 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB 54 SUB 1 RX 715 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 702 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 678 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in

Beechwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.1").

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