Mathiston, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Webster County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
842 Population 337/sq mi density
$59,514 Median Income $32,350 per capita
$125,900 Home Value $207,759 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,514 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,900 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mathiston 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density337/sq mi
Coordinates33.5389°N, 89.1259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.69"

Air Quality

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 M3.5 117 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 127 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 136 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 114 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 110 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 140 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 141 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 94 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 117 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 120 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 125 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 141 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 123 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 140 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 141 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 141 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 94 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 132 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 1 239 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 184 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 273 km
1995 Opal Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 1,638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 82 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 85 km 23
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 28
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 79 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 13
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 60 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 59 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 3
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 75 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 64 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 49 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 89 km 3
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 26 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 85 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 95 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 40 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 45 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 39 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 38 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 31 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 38 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 48 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 93 km
1995 16 2,482 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 46 km
1996 8 2,384 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 72 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 38 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 48 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 35 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Mathiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.7").

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