New Albany, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Union County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,661
Population
420/sq mi density
$46,276
Median Income
$28,233 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$211,178 Zillow
$956
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
78
Violent Crime/100K
1,138 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,276 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Albany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4923°N, 89.0217°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
New Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.6") and September the driest (3.6").