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Lexington, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Holmes County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,202
Population
497/sq mi density
$39,375
Median Income
$33,986 per capita
$90,300
Home Value
$111,409 Zillow
$629
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
1,790 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 238 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1171°N, 90.0496°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Holmes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.0").