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New Hamilton, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Monroe County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 138/sq mi density
$32,713 Median Income $23,346 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
331 Violent Crime/100K 2,779 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$32,713 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation244 ft (74 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates33.7471°N, 88.4428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 150 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 92 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 146 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 84 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 149 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 78 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 48 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 44 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 76 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 46 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 110 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 93 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 95 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 126 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 108 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 106 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 59 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 58 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 145 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Zeta (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 265 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 224 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 270 km
1995 Opal Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

588 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 270 fatalities, 3,332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 48 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 33 km 23
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 30 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 64
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 49 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 31 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 29 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 81 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B (3,633 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 69 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 70 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 100 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 81 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 72 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 51 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 72 km
1995 16 2,482 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 71 km
1996 8 2,384 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 73 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 49 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 61 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 50 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,162 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,982 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in

New Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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