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Ecru, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,566 Population 235/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $29,532 per capita
$200,900 Home Value $206,350 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,900 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ecru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation353 ft (108 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates34.3480°N, 89.0256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.3 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 121 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 117 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 18 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 122 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 148 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 133 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 126 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 149 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 106 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 80 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 146 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 132 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 147 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 141 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 150 km
Feb 10, 2002 5 km NNE of Glen Allen, Alabama M2.6 127 km
Jun 25, 2016 2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
Jun 14, 1996 6 km E of Saltillo, Tennessee M2.5 140 km
Nov 9, 2009 3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
Oct 18, 2003 15 km SSE of Fayette, Alabama M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 198 fatalities, 1,295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 63 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 85 km 72
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 68 km 9
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 41 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 38 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 9
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 4
May 2, 2010 EF3 53 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 46 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 4 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 32 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 51 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 38 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 48 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 46 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 31 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 81 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 47 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 37 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 47 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 38 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 38 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.9 in

Ecru has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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