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Mount Olive, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Covington County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
1,268
Population
409/sq mi density
$57,100
Home Value
$134,080 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
1,504 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Olive enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 342 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7538°N, 89.6559°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Covington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in |
Mount Olive has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").