Magee, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Simpson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,977
Population
756/sq mi density
$43,250
Median Income
$20,519 per capita
$122,700
Home Value
$172,692 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
562
Violent Crime/100K
2,300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,700 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
562 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Magee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8730°N, 89.7340°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Simpson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Magee has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.6").