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Cleary, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
2,060 Population 420/sq mi density
$883 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
23 Violent Crime/100K 603 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cleary 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 Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation306 ft (93 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates32.1577°N, 90.1965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHinds County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.1 / 100
Community Resilience80.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 135 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 144 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 46 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 46 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 48 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 54 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 44 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 292 km
2021 Ida Category 4 182 km
2020 Laura Category 4 274 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 149 km
2017 Nate Category 1 226 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 263 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 80 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 251 km
1998 Georges Category 2 213 km
1997 Danny Category 1 293 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 233 km
1985 Elena Category 3 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

995 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 266 fatalities, 3,367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 33 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 69 km 38
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 88 km 7
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 67 km 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 30 km 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 72 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 21 km 12
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 68 km 4
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 47 km 3
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 45 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 54 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 98 km 58
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 97 km 32
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 77 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 64 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 61 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 64 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 66 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 81 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 81 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 66 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,388 63 km
2022 508 2,386 66 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 89/90 2,341 82 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77 2,246 65 km
2013 BIEN 42-46 55 2,215 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,128 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,094 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 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 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in

Cleary has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.4").

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