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De Soto, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
112
Population
30/sq mi density
$35,714
Median Income
$17,335 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
De Soto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9668°N, 88.7239°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
De Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").