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Eden, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
184 Population 391/sq mi density
$60,600 Home Value $64,833 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
211 Violent Crime/100K 1,790 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates32.9837°N, 90.3240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYazoo County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience20.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 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 62 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 53 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 52 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 84 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 125 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 49 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 132 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 58 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 135 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 128 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 1 269 km
2020 Laura Category 3 282 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 221 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 149 km
1998 Georges Category 2 297 km
1985 Elena Category 3 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

781 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 228 fatalities, 2,797 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 92 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 91 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 65 km 17
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 84 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 63 km 2
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 46 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 72 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 82 km 13
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 45 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 29, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 (4,545 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 94 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 92 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 79 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 99 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,388 93 km
2022 508 2,386 80 km
2013 BIEN 42-46 55 2,215 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,128 99 km
2014 BIEN 5-7 1,890 81 km
2013 BIEN 1-4 1,888 78 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 45/46 1,861 98 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 42-44 1,815 100 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 36/37 1,738 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,700 95 km
2020 BIENVILLE CPT 30 1,693 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,499 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in
February 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in Coldest

Eden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.0").

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