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Gulfport, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Harrison County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
72,533
Population
1,304/sq mi density
$46,044
Median Income
$28,084 per capita
$167,100
Home Value
$200,110 Zillow
$1,030
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
326
Violent Crime/100K
4,824 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,044 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$167,100 home value, $1,030/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gulfport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 55.6 sq mi (144.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4195°N, 89.0690°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0472 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in |
Gulfport has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.3").