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New Hope, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lowndes County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,587
Population
713/sq mi density
$79,250
Median Income
$35,879 per capita
$223,900
Home Value
$169,116 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
536
Violent Crime/100K
2,732 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,250 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,900 home value, $963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4573°N, 88.3432°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lowndes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
New Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.4").