Gloster, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wilkinson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,189
Population
653/sq mi density
$22,500
Median Income
$17,843 per capita
$73,400
Home Value
$93,908 Zillow
$576
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$22,500 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $576/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gloster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1951°N, 91.0177°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilkinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in |
Gloster has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and October the driest (4.3").