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Heidelberg, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
139/sq mi density
$52,722
Median Income
$19,383 per capita
$79,400
Home Value
$116,229 Zillow
$1,051
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
4,633 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,722 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $1,051/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Heidelberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 350 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8905°N, 88.9902°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Heidelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").