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Derma, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
855
Population
483/sq mi density
$52,879
Median Income
$25,510 per capita
$78,900
Home Value
$85,337 Zillow
$721
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
136
Violent Crime/100K
1,564 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,879 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Derma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8589°N, 89.2878°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in |
Derma has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.0").