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Lambert, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
926 Population 1,089/sq mi density
$28,793 Median Income $17,188 per capita
$59,700 Home Value $94,399 Zillow
$636 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,793 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,700 home value, $636/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lambert 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

Elevation155 ft (47 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,089/sq mi
Coordinates34.2006°N, 90.2845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyQuitman County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

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

22 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 M3.9 116 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 127 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 134 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 88 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 41 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 131 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 41 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 18 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 31 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 111 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 119 km
Apr 4, 1996 8 km W of Marked Tree, Arkansas M2.6 149 km
Jan 28, 2014 2 km ENE of Cherry Valley, Arkansas M2.6 140 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 131 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 148 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 127 km
Jun 25, 2016 2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 118 km
Apr 6, 2007 6 km NW of Earle, Arkansas M2.5 126 km
Sep 2, 2013 0 km SW of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 121 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 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 832 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 69 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 16
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 45 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 73 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 88 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
Feb 22, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 98 km 4
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 21, 1972 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 45 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 85 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 87 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 87 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 58 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 87 km
2014 C-109 1,863 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 88 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 58 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 51 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 51 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 53 km
2010 COMP 104 1,629 94 km
2010 COMP 117 1,514 85 km
2014 C-117 YELLOW LEAF CREEK 1,512 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,506 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,496 85 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 109/112 1,477 89 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) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in

Lambert has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.9").

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