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Jumpertown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
384 Population 215/sq mi density
$45,227 Median Income $27,191 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $130,875 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,227 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $673/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jumpertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation595 ft (181 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates34.7061°N, 88.6676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPrentiss County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience32.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

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

Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 141 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 145 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 125 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 123 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 128 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 143 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 42 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 148 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 145 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 136 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 127 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 138 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 146 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 138 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 150 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 148 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 235 fatalities, 1,645 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 82 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 76 km 23
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 82 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 96 km 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 72 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 96 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 30 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 65 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 99 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 52 km 9
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 95 km 2
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 49 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 98 km 3
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 75 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 60 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 43 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 60 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 89 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 75 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 69 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 89 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 58 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 90 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 42 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 59 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 72 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 6.0 in

Jumpertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.3").

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