Noxapater, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Neshoba County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 531/sq mi density
$49,861 Median Income $23,578 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $159,360 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,861 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Noxapater 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density531/sq mi
Coordinates32.9936°N, 89.0635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNeshoba County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.68"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.3 / 100
Community Resilience37.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 94 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 103 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 117 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 117 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 141 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 106 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 106 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 135 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 133 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 132 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 96 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 99 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 134 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 141 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 109 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 136 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 290 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 178 km
2017 Nate Category 1 289 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 295 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 126 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 219 km
1998 Georges Category 2 267 km
1995 Opal Category 3 260 km
1985 Elena Category 3 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

677 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,189 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 22 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 37 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 87 km 13
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 69 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 16 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 70 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 58 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 98 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 44 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 90 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 81 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 82 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 33 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 29 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 32 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 28 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 75 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 33 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 30 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 30 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 30 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 75 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 30 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 92 km
1995 16 2,482 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Noxapater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (4.0").

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