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Coahoma, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
205 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$24,297 Median Income $15,623 per capita
$60,700 Home Value $52,144 Zillow
$419 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$24,297 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,700 home value, $419/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Coahoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,025/sq mi
Coordinates34.3663°N, 90.5220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoahoma County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 94 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 135 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 140 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 140 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 94 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 37 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 119 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 138 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 67 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 31 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 30 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 96 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 113 km
Apr 4, 1996 8 km W of Marked Tree, Arkansas M2.6 129 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 106 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 79 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 86 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 7, 1978 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 72 km 4
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,376 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 86 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 86 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 79 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 89 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 30 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 82 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 82 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 78 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 86 km
2010 COMP 135 1,063 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 981 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 936 99 km
2013 C-132 889 80 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 133 866 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 76 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 44 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Coahoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.9").

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