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Grenada, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Grenada County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,484
Population
416/sq mi density
$42,470
Median Income
$26,691 per capita
$152,100
Home Value
$133,355 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,470 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Grenada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7814°N, 89.8115°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grenada County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in |
Grenada has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.1").