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Gunnison, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
344
Population
351/sq mi density
$23,438
Median Income
$31,089 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$79,294 Zillow
$196
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
303
Violent Crime/100K
4,009 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$23,438 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $196/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gunnison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 155 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9431°N, 90.9466°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bolivar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in |
Gunnison has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (2.7").