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Jacinto, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tishomingo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12 Population 14/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,660 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacinto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates34.7622°N, 88.4276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTishomingo County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.9 / 100
Community Resilience28.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 119 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 121 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 144 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 59 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 124 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 120 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 149 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 130 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 128 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 120 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 116 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 116 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 140 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 133 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 136 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 130 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 148 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 61 km
Sep 8, 2002 6 km W of Henning, Tennessee M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 1,640 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 80 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 78 km 72
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 63 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 28
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 58 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 100 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 53 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 76 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 91 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 56 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 70 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 98 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 82 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 65 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 82 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 97 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 92 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 81 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 64 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 95 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 78 km
2014 C-109 1,863 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Jacinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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