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Lyman, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Harrison County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,041
Population
263/sq mi density
$97,500
Median Income
$34,442 per capita
$205,000
Home Value
$200,110 Zillow
$1,315
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
2,062 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$97,500 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $1,315/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 71 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5079°N, 89.1305°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0472 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Lyman has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").