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McLain, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
394
Population
116/sq mi density
$41,667
Median Income
$18,536 per capita
$56,300
Home Value
$136,968 Zillow
$654
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,300 home value, $654/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
McLain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0956°N, 88.8224°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in |
McLain has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").