Eagle Bend, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Issaquena County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
368 Population 220/sq mi density
$45,038 Median Income $28,725 per capita
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,038 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle Bend 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates32.5275°N, 91.0247°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIssaquena County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.96"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.00"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.3 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 75 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 89 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 89 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 118 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 86 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 142 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 93 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 215 km
2020 Laura Category 3 204 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 236 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 261 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 168 km
1998 Georges Category 2 294 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 234 km
1985 Elena Category 3 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

756 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 316 fatalities, 3,736 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 45 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 59 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 25 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 35 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 29 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 78 km 2
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 97 km 12
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 76 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 19 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 35 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 94 km 32
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 6, 2005 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 86 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 577 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 548 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in

Eagle Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.0").

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