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Meridian, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
34,466
Population
641/sq mi density
$34,657
Median Income
$25,531 per capita
$100,800
Home Value
$112,535 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
491
Violent Crime/100K
4,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$34,657 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 53.7 sq mi (139.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3842°N, 88.6894°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
Meridian has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").