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Decatur, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,025
Population
368/sq mi density
$47,258
Median Income
$20,142 per capita
$125,800
Home Value
$165,080 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
660
Violent Crime/100K
4,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,258 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,800 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Decatur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4340°N, 89.1112°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in |
Decatur has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.4").