Mendenhall, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Simpson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,397
Population
448/sq mi density
$39,911
Median Income
$24,836 per capita
$102,800
Home Value
$145,926 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
188
Violent Crime/100K
987 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,911 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendenhall enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 324 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9607°N, 89.8695°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Simpson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Mendenhall has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").