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De Kalb, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
921
Population
277/sq mi density
$29,978
Median Income
$23,230 per capita
$72,900
Home Value
$148,290 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,978 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,900 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
De Kalb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7731°N, 88.6561°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kemper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
De Kalb has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.1").