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Guntown, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,174
Population
342/sq mi density
$72,292
Median Income
$25,926 per capita
$167,600
Home Value
$200,854 Zillow
$1,103
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,292 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,600 home value, $1,103/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Guntown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 398 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4451°N, 88.6638°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.2 in |
Guntown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").