Big Creek, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
119
Population
104/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$20,343 per capita
$79,400
Home Value
$147,560 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8464°N, 89.4159°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in |
Big Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.6").