Mayersville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Issaquena County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 186/sq mi density
$12,431 Median Income $16,933 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $172,713 Zillow
$247 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$12,431 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $247/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mayersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation103 ft (31 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates32.8964°N, 91.0467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIssaquena County County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.3 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 35 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 98 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 98 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 77 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 134 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 94 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 149 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 104 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 146 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 141 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 256 km
2020 Laura Category 3 217 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 262 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 300 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 190 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 274 km
1985 Elena Category 3 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

698 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 263 fatalities, 3,457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 70 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 92 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 65 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 8 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 60 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 64 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 95 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 95 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 85 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 22 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 70 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 79 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 9, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 74 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 89 km
2010 DREW 1,283 82 km
2002 PINE ISLAND 676 100 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 91 km
1998 UNNAMED 577 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 514 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Mayersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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