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Columbus AFB, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lowndes County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,368
Population
894/sq mi density
$75,952
Median Income
$32,780 per capita
$1,344
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
536
Violent Crime/100K
2,732 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,952 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 198 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6276°N, 88.4454°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in |
Columbus AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.4").