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Byram, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
12,847
Population
630/sq mi density
$74,103
Median Income
$33,891 per capita
$177,200
Home Value
$217,804 Zillow
$1,318
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
2,322 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,103 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,200 home value, $1,318/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Byram enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1921°N, 90.2870°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hinds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in |
Byram has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.4").