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Dumas, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tippah County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
358
Population
92/sq mi density
$57,000
Median Income
$29,809 per capita
$101,300
Home Value
$154,462 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dumas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6380°N, 88.8431°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tippah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Dumas has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.3").