Jonestown, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
941
Population
2,413/sq mi density
$20,900
Median Income
$12,179 per capita
$60,300
Home Value
$52,144 Zillow
$261
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,900 median income, 27.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,300 home value, $261/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jonestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3222°N, 90.4543°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Quitman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Jonestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (2.9").