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Brandon, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Rankin County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
25,352
Population
988/sq mi density
$93,073
Median Income
$39,780 per capita
$255,900
Home Value
$286,200 Zillow
$1,261
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
1,101 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$93,073 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,900 home value, $1,261/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandon 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 497 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 988/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2781°N, 89.9907°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rankin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.4").