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Fayette, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,602
Population
1,358/sq mi density
$25,383
Median Income
$17,028 per capita
$73,800
Home Value
$77,877 Zillow
$416
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
414
Violent Crime/100K
6,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,383 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $416/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in |
Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (3.6").