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Gloster, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wilkinson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,189
Population
653/sq mi density
$22,500
Median Income
$17,843 per capita
$73,400
Home Value
$100,812 Zillow
$576
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
414
Violent Crime/100K
6,914 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $576/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gloster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in |
Gloster has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").