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Mount Pleasant, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
372
Population
155/sq mi density
$46,838
Median Income
$18,036 per capita
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
3,873 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9540°N, 89.5256°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").