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Holly Springs, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,861 Population 537/sq mi density
$47,344 Median Income $22,252 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $169,682 Zillow
$754 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,344 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Holly Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation570 ft (174 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²)
Population Density537/sq mi
Coordinates34.7780°N, 89.4458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.4 / 100
Community Resilience17.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 134 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 131 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 137 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 118 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 136 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 137 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 138 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 132 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 146 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 101 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 146 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 113 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 143 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 139 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 73 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 139 km
Aug 1, 2025 3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,385 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 31 km 9
May 4, 2003 EF4 91 km 11
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 41 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 99 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 24 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 71 km 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 24 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 66 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 84 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 47 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 30 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 12 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 12 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 31 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 33 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 14 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 33 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 48 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 32 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 98 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 25 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 32 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 15 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 33 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 28 km
2014 C-109 1,863 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in

Holly Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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