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Jonestown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

2.2 /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
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$20,900 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,300 home value, $261/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jonestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation170 ft (52 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,413/sq mi
Coordinates34.3222°N, 90.4543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyQuitman County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 99 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 145 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 141 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 145 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 149 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 92 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 36 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 121 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 143 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 25 km
May 14, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M2.8 145 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 60 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 27 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 99 km
Jan 28, 2014 2 km ENE of Cherry Valley, Arkansas M2.6 123 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 112 km
Apr 4, 1996 8 km W of Marked Tree, Arkansas M2.6 134 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 128 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 934 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 75 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 16
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 43 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 89 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 79 km 4
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 20, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 53 km 3
Nov 19, 1970 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 24, 1970 EF3 88 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 142 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 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 98 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 98 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 78 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 71 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 71 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 74 km
2010 COMP 117 1,514 98 km
2014 C-117 YELLOW LEAF CREEK 1,512 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,496 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 85 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 37 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 74 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 89-1 90-1 RX 1,241 96 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 74 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 71 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Jonestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.8").

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