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Pachuta, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clarke County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
263 Population 108/sq mi density
$32,361 Median Income $23,944 per capita
$85,500 Home Value $150,158 Zillow
$306 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,361 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,500 home value, $306/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Pachuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation290 ft (88 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates32.0441°N, 88.8844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClarke County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.1 / 100
Community Resilience28.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 61 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 131 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 22 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 101 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 81 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 126 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 126 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 128 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 71 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 130 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 77 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 78 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 130 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 81 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 120 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 130 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 130 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 132 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 132 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 243 km
2020 Sally Category 2 197 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 72 km
2017 Nate Category 1 183 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 204 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 51 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 133 km
1998 Georges Category 2 161 km
1997 Danny Category 1 205 km
1995 Opal Category 3 225 km
1995 Erin Category 2 208 km
1985 Elena Category 3 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

718 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 87 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 58 km 7
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Feb 28, 1987 EF4 70 km 6
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 43 km 0
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 73 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 53 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 38 km 1
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 66 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,819 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 57 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 56 km
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 66 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 52 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,245 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,189 65 km
2010 CPT 341 4,101 51 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,097 64 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,956 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 51 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 92 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 52 km
2010 CPT 343 3,474 51 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,432 65 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,345 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in

Pachuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").

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