Columbus, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lowndes County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
23,616
Population
942/sq mi density
$40,588
Median Income
$28,006 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$179,537 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,588 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $882/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 181 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5082°N, 88.4071°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.2").