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Longview, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Oktibbeha County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
151
Population
90/sq mi density
$112,000
Median Income
$40,312 per capita
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
3,337 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Longview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 310 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4011°N, 88.9340°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oktibbeha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Longview has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.3").