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Nellieburg, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,297 Population 183/sq mi density
$24,227 Median Income $17,013 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $112,535 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,227 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nellieburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates32.3970°N, 88.7800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 83 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 95 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 31 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 125 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 78 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 92 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 123 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 123 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 92 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 88 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 94 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 53 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 102 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 127 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 146 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 63 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 118 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 93 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 277 km
2020 Sally Category 2 221 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 111 km
2017 Nate Category 1 223 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 226 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 80 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 151 km
1998 Georges Category 2 200 km
1997 Danny Category 1 237 km
1995 Opal Category 3 217 km
1995 Erin Category 2 234 km
1985 Elena Category 3 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 918 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 54 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 81 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 79 km 7
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 3 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 81 km 2
May 27, 1973 EF4 93 km 7
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 65 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 41 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 64 km 1
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 28 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 72 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,062 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 97 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 95 km
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 71 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 78 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,245 97 km
2010 CPT 341 4,101 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,956 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 90 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 71 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 93 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 85 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 90 km
2010 CPT 343 3,474 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
February 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest

Nellieburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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