Braxton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Rankin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
245
Population
415/sq mi density
$57,292
Median Income
$19,260 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$123,900 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,292 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Braxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0264°N, 89.9715°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rankin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 21 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Braxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").