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Falcon, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
171 Population 438/sq mi density
$56,300 Home Value $119,911 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Falcon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation166 ft (51 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates34.3911°N, 90.2556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyQuitman County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 97 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 144 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 147 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 140 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 140 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 128 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 131 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 107 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 54 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 110 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 137 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 149 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 47 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 140 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 9 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km SE of Caraway, Arkansas M2.7 149 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 89 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 45 km
Jan 28, 2014 2 km ENE of Cherry Valley, Arkansas M2.6 121 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 133 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 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,015 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 55 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 16
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 93 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 3
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 79 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 22, 1975 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 81 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 94 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 94 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 93 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 82 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 69 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 92 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 95 km
2014 C-109 1,863 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 83 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 93 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Falcon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.9").

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