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Mississippi Valley State University, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
750
Population
417/sq mi density
$73,242
Median Income
$24,499 per capita
$828
Median Rent
16.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,238
Violent Crime/100K
7,214 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,242 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
92.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mississippi Valley State University enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5173°N, 90.3444°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Leflore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in |
Mississippi Valley State University has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (2.8").