Ethel, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
217 Population 374/sq mi density
$36,389 Median Income $23,615 per capita
$76,200 Home Value $110,312 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,389 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ethel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation437 ft (133 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates33.1221°N, 89.4650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAttala County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.1 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 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 M3.7 137 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 133 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 133 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 85 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 84 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 140 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 132 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 149 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 134 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 136 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 138 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 86 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 117 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 85 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 131 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 137 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 132 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 136 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 133 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Zeta (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 199 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 136 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 253 km
1998 Georges Category 1 286 km
1985 Elena Category 2 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 827 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 49 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 27 km 10
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 11 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 25 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 93 km 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 73 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 18 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 57 km 3
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 78 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 67 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 34 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 93 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 79 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 83 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 60 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 52 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 67 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 51 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 38 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 52 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 67 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 52 km
1995 16 2,482 59 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 6.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in

Ethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (3.7").

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