Fayette, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,602
Population
1,358/sq mi density
$25,383
Median Income
$17,028 per capita
$73,800
Home Value
$79,881 Zillow
$416
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,383 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $416/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fayette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 267 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7122°N, 91.0621°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (4.0").