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Meridian Station, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
739 Population 445/sq mi density
$51,500 Median Income $26,968 per capita
$1,341 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian Station 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 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density445/sq mi
Coordinates32.5486°N, 88.6074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.46"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 93 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 72 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 47 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 145 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 62 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 102 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 95 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 136 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 138 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 147 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 138 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 149 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 139 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 94 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 144 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 69 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 71 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 124 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 124 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 226 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 131 km
2017 Nate Category 1 242 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 231 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 104 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 154 km
1998 Georges Category 2 218 km
1997 Danny Category 1 248 km
1995 Opal Category 3 204 km
1995 Erin Category 2 241 km
1985 Elena Category 3 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 2,606 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 55 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 85 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 13
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 21 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 76 km 7
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 81 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 40 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 26 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 91 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 94 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 90 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 81 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 77 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 99 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 82 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 91 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 83 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 99 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 82 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 73 km
1995 16 2,482 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in Coldest

Meridian Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").

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