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Escatawpa, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,626
Population
543/sq mi density
$35,313
Median Income
$25,826 per capita
$89,800
Home Value
$146,990 Zillow
$1,318
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
531
Violent Crime/100K
6,626 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,313 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,800 home value, $1,318/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
531 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Escatawpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4906°N, 88.5441°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Trent Lott International (PGL) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Escatawpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (3.7").