Brandon, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Rankin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
25,352
Population
988/sq mi density
$93,073
Median Income
$39,780 per capita
$255,900
Home Value
$290,329 Zillow
$1,261
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
371 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,073 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,900 home value, $1,261/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.5").