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Chunky, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
215
Population
259/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$31,308 per capita
$79,000
Home Value
$148,874 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chunky enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 317 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3275°N, 88.9302°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
Chunky has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").