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Kossuth, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
154
Population
159/sq mi density
$100,625
Median Income
$29,740 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$167,435 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
12.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
166
Violent Crime/100K
2,660 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,625 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kossuth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8694°N, 88.6433°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Alcorn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Kossuth has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").