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Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties), MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
441 Population 69/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,217 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation465 ft (142 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates32.8323°N, 88.9184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKemper County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 132 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 83 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 81 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 109 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 98 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 137 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 137 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 113 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 112 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 136 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 138 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 136 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 81 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 134 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 84 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 137 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 142 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 78 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 268 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 159 km
2017 Nate Category 1 271 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 273 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 113 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 196 km
1998 Georges Category 2 248 km
1997 Danny Category 1 287 km
1995 Opal Category 3 241 km
1995 Erin Category 1 282 km
1985 Elena Category 3 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

663 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 156 fatalities, 2,589 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 18 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 48 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 94 km 64
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 48 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 36 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 78 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 82 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 26 km 0
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 22 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 7
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 84 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 78 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 77 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 44 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 43 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 77 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 45 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 50 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 45 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 77 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 45 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 79 km
1995 16 2,482 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in Coldest

Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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