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Goodman, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,237 Population 1,509/sq mi density
$14,722 Median Income $7,306 per capita
$37,200 Home Value $99,481 Zillow
$372 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,028 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$14,722 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,200 home value, $372/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation288 ft (88 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,509/sq mi
Coordinates32.9682°N, 89.9127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLeake County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 99 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 149 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 48 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 48 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 112 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 142 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 47 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 118 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 50 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 129 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 142 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 1 276 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 199 km
2017 Nate Category 1 298 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 128 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 272 km
1998 Georges Category 2 280 km
1985 Elena Category 3 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

762 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 846 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 77 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 46 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 37 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 64 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 52 km 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 33 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 40 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 4
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 84 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 67 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 96 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 83 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 97 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 53 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,388 69 km
2022 508 2,386 54 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 89/90 2,341 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 96 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77 2,246 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in

Goodman has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.1").

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