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Glen, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
379 Population 81/sq mi density
$61,429 Median Income $32,030 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $162,864 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,429 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Glen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates34.8582°N, 88.4176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlcorn County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.2 / 100
Community Resilience28.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 146 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 130 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 129 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 134 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 68 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 124 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 140 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 129 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 133 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 113 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 146 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 147 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 113 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 149 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 133 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 129 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 127 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 239 fatalities, 1,742 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 87 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 90 km 23
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 54 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 28
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 100 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 47 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 92 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 91 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 91 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 55 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 80 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 49 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 71 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 83 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 69 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 84 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 97 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 84 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 67 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 100 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 84 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 83 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 74 km
2010 COMP 104 1,629 97 km
2006 TRACE UNIT 2 1,530 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in

Glen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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