Bridgetown, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · DeSoto County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
2,955
Population
1,362/sq mi density
$127,917
Median Income
$47,009 per capita
$320,800
Home Value
$328,147 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$127,917 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,800 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8897°N, 89.9048°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeSoto County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 56.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Bridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.4").