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Marietta, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
159
Population
89/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$29,019 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$149,659 Zillow
$350
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Marietta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5000°N, 88.4726°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Prentiss County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.2 in |
Marietta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").