Crenshaw, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
675
Population
1,646/sq mi density
$36,542
Median Income
$18,723 per capita
$81,900
Home Value
$128,570 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,542 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $824/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crenshaw 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. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 185 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5047°N, 90.1946°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tunica County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.1 in |
Crenshaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.1").