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Ocean Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
18,561
Population
1,607/sq mi density
$78,929
Median Income
$44,908 per capita
$235,100
Home Value
$268,557 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
2,754 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,929 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,100 home value, $1,364/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ocean Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4027°N, 88.7886°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in |
Ocean Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.5").