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Eastabuchie, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
75 Population 40/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
18 Violent Crime/100K 762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eastabuchie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation173 ft (53 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates31.4294°N, 89.2898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJones County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.7 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 97 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 98 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 125 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 146 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 146 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 110 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 67 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 141 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 255 km
2021 Ida Category 4 171 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 37 km
2020 Sally Category 2 191 km
2017 Nate Category 1 118 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 254 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 271 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 47 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 202 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 260 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 151 km
1998 Georges Category 2 99 km
1997 Danny Category 1 175 km
1995 Opal Category 3 242 km
1995 Erin Category 2 194 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 252 km
1988 Florence Category 1 237 km
1985 Elena Category 3 95 km
1985 Juan Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

759 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,485 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 45 km 7
Feb 10, 2013 EF4 24 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 70 km 7
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Feb 28, 1987 EF4 9 km 6
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 80 km 4
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 65 km 1
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 28 km 0
Jan 21, 2017 EF3 33 km 4
Dec 23, 2014 EF3 56 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WHITE DOG 12,306 38 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,932 39 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 96 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 64 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 46 km
2000 COW PEN 6,502 37 km
2010 CRIPPLE CHINOOK 6,035 40 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 37 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 56 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 51 km
1987 MACHINE GUN 5,601 39 km
1990 PIERCES CREEK 5,544 40 km
2020 369 D 5,362 36 km
2014 UNNAMED 5,230 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in

Eastabuchie has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").

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