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Charleston, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,301
Population
1,692/sq mi density
$37,351
Median Income
$20,696 per capita
$87,700
Home Value
$98,979 Zillow
$628
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$37,351 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,700 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,692/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0077°N, 90.0552°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Quitman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in |
Charleston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (2.9").