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Braxton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Rankin County County
2.6
/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
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
603 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,292 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Braxton 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 | 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
| 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) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 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) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Braxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.4").