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Mendenhall, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Simpson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,397
Population
448/sq mi density
$39,911
Median Income
$24,836 per capita
$102,800
Home Value
$138,191 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
1,504 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,911 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
Mendenhall has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.4").