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Hickory, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
472
Population
502/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$22,129 per capita
$113,300
Home Value
$163,763 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
45.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickory enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 327 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3167°N, 89.0217°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Hickory has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.4").