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Independence, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tate County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
106
Population
59/sq mi density
$118,000
Home Value
$243,628 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
3,873 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7078°N, 89.8075°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tate County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").