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Metcalfe, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Chicot County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,141 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$33,194 Median Income $18,734 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $48,875 Zillow
$358 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 7,148 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,194 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $358/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Metcalfe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates33.4506°N, 91.0018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChicot County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 9, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 29 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 132 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 131 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 18 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 74 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 148 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 127 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 124 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 137 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 130 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 82 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 131 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 254 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 1,525 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 68 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 9 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 2 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 84 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 94 km 5
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 91 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 67 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 79 km 0
May 2, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 66 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 78 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 83 km
2010 DREW 1,283 59 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 83 km
1998 UNNAMED 577 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Metcalfe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (2.6").

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