Byhalia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,935
Population
272/sq mi density
$37,813
Median Income
$16,998 per capita
$111,300
Home Value
$275,455 Zillow
$641
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
73
Violent Crime/100K
1,542 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$37,813 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $641/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Byhalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8692°N, 89.6900°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Byhalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").