Gautier, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,026
Population
629/sq mi density
$62,480
Median Income
$34,349 per capita
$162,700
Home Value
$193,463 Zillow
$1,077
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
247
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,480 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
247 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gautier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 32.1 sq mi (83.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4062°N, 88.6593°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Trent Lott International (PGL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Gautier has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and October the driest (3.7").