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Kirkville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
265 Population 77/sq mi density
$46,405 Median Income $23,355 per capita
$12,800 Home Value $149,659 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,405 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$12,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirkville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°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 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation383 ft (117 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates34.4420°N, 88.4855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPrentiss County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

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

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 131 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 89 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 92 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 34 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 94 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 115 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 121 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 93 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 103 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 131 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 118 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 132 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 149 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 115 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 146 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 149 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 130 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 130 km
Feb 17, 2017 22 km S of Oakman, Alabama M2.7 147 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 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 216 fatalities, 1,852 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 44 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 49 km 72
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 92 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 28
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 42 km 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 9
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 70 km 2
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 76 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 96 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 98 km 7
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 82 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 83 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 65 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 82 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 70 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 81 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 82 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 99 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 69 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 75 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 95 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 70 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 95 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 44°F (6°C) 6.2 in

Kirkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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