Greenwood, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
13,983
Population
1,133/sq mi density
$34,659
Median Income
$25,643 per capita
$98,500
Home Value
$82,969 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$34,659 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,500 home value, $743/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5125°N, 90.1990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Leflore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Greenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").