Crystal Springs, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Copiah County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,766 Population 878/sq mi density
$42,990 Median Income $23,144 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $131,207 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,990 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $689/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation468 ft (143 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates31.9900°N, 90.3553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCopiah County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
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 M3.7 145 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 68 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 69 km
Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 139 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 69 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 62 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 67 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 271 km
2021 Ida Category 4 160 km
2020 Laura Category 4 259 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 153 km
2017 Nate Category 1 219 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 288 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 239 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 91 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 260 km
2002 Lili Category 1 289 km
1998 Georges Category 2 207 km
1997 Danny Category 1 286 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 209 km
1985 Elena Category 3 153 km
1985 Juan Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

971 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 214 fatalities, 2,767 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 28 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 64 km 38
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 81 km 7
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 80 km 7
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 100 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 51 km 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 12 km 12
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 54 km 4
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 67 km 3
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 39 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF4 92 km 9
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 52 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 74 km 32
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 99 km 2
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 93 km
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 85 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 83 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 86 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 82 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 88 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 90 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 57 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 57 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 90 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 89 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,388 85 km
2022 508 2,386 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in

Crystal Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.4").

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