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Gattman, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
148 Population 264/sq mi density
$63,210 Median Income $35,799 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 3,903 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,210 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gattman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates33.8848°N, 88.2366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLamar County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.9 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
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

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 140 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 101 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 86 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 139 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 70 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 28 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 32 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 103 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 103 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 33 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 76 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 104 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 39 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 103 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 143 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 105 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 44 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 102 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 87 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 283 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 246 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 281 km
1995 Opal Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 312 fatalities, 3,711 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 26 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 26 km 72
Apr 8, 1998 EF5 97 km 32
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 12 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 71 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 64
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 3
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 52 km 3
Nov 17, 1957 EF4 98 km 4
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 48 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B (3,633 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 93 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 99 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,893 98 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 96 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 91 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 96 km
1995 16 2,482 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 94 km
1996 8 2,384 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 97 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 90 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 63 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in Coldest

Gattman has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").

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