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Macon, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Noxubee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,454
Population
902/sq mi density
$29,167
Median Income
$20,326 per capita
$98,200
Home Value
$107,988 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
3,337 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,167 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Macon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 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)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1221°N, 88.5567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Noxubee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Macon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.1").