Isola, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Humphreys County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
844 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $48,036 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $80,817 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $590/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Isola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation103 ft (31 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates33.2634°N, 90.5923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHumphreys County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.97"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.26"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.9 / 100
Community Resilience34.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 9, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 33 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 92 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 92 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 44 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 90 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 88 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 125 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 97 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 118 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 94 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 1 297 km
2020 Laura Category 2 274 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 261 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 188 km
1985 Elena Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 61 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 52 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 100 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 36 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 84 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 74 km 58
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 52 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 29, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 5 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 48 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 9, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 1997 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DREW (1,283 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DREW 1,283 99 km
2022 ATTALA - CR 3122 - VAIDEN MS 631 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 577 47 km
2010 UNNAMED 520 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
June 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Isola has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.3").

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