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Maben, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Webster County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,435 Population 740/sq mi density
$28,816 Median Income $10,364 per capita
$72,200 Home Value $168,691 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,564 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,816 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,200 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Maben enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates33.5542°N, 89.0810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.7 / 100
Community Resilience46.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 114 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 123 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 132 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 109 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 106 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 144 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 145 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 91 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 115 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 107 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 117 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 146 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 120 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 145 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 119 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 136 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 136 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 144 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 95 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Zeta (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 240 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 186 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 272 km
1995 Opal Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 154 fatalities, 1,597 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 84 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 80 km 23
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 28
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 82 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 13
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 71 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 68 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 93 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 45 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 28 km 4
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
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 94 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 43 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 40 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 44 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 39 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 43 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 33 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 38 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 45 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 93 km
1995 16 2,482 41 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 45 km
1996 8 2,384 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 38 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 45 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 34 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in

Maben has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.2").

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