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Natchez, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Adams County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,207
Population
898/sq mi density
$35,613
Median Income
$24,879 per capita
$114,100
Home Value
$117,399 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
414
Violent Crime/100K
6,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,613 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Natchez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5424°N, 91.3856°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in |
Natchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (3.8").