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Paden, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tishomingo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
125 Population 139/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $29,328 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $198,759 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation441 ft (134 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates34.6603°N, 88.2605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTishomingo County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.9 / 100
Community Resilience28.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 142 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 103 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 105 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 63 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 109 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 109 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 131 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 101 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 114 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 103 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 104 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 104 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 121 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 123 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 124 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 133 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 118 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 122 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 64 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 245 fatalities, 1,779 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 63 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 70 km 23
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 66 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 28
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 94 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 68 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 68 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 73 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 38
May 8, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 86 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 90 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 97 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 92 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 94 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 84 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 84 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 97 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 95 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Paden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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