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Marks, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,483 Population 1,159/sq mi density
$35,074 Median Income $26,269 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $119,911 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,074 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Marks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation162 ft (49 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,159/sq mi
Coordinates34.2535°N, 90.2722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyQuitman County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.2 / 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 111 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 132 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 133 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 94 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 44 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 125 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 41 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 13 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 34 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 105 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 117 km
Apr 4, 1996 8 km W of Marked Tree, Arkansas M2.6 143 km
Jan 28, 2014 2 km ENE of Cherry Valley, Arkansas M2.6 135 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 126 km
May 18, 1997 2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 121 km
Jun 25, 2016 2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 113 km
Apr 6, 2007 6 km NW of Earle, Arkansas M2.5 121 km
Sep 2, 2013 0 km SW of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,010 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 64 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 16
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 88 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 3
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 94 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 22, 1975 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 93 km 4
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 65 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 83 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 84 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 84 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 60 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 83 km
2014 C-109 1,863 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 86 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 60 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 53 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 53 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 56 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 100 km
2010 COMP 104 1,629 92 km
2010 COMP 117 1,514 82 km
2014 C-117 YELLOW LEAF CREEK 1,512 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,506 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in

Marks has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.9").

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