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Leland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,864
Population
1,079/sq mi density
$39,767
Median Income
$28,107 per capita
$111,100
Home Value
$62,444 Zillow
$702
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
303
Violent Crime/100K
4,009 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,767 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,100 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
303 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Leland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4048°N, 90.8909°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in |
Leland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (2.6").