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Pearl River, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Neshoba County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,403 Population 142/sq mi density
$46,295 Median Income $16,409 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $132,602 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,295 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearl River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.3 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates32.7969°N, 89.2409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNeshoba County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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

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 M3.7 144 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 91 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 113 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 125 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 139 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 83 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 82 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 111 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 150 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 114 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 103 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 107 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 85 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 116 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 80 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 112 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 116 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 113 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 116 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 113 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 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 285 km
2020 Sally Category 2 282 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 159 km
2017 Nate Category 1 268 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 288 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 101 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 213 km
1998 Georges Category 2 246 km
1997 Danny Category 1 295 km
1995 Opal Category 3 269 km
1995 Erin Category 1 295 km
1985 Elena Category 3 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 980 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 12 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 20 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 99 km 2
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 61 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 25 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 95 km 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 56 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 87 km 1
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 94 km 3
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 39 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 57 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 63 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 57 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 53 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 54 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 61 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 56 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 55 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 49 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 57 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 53 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 57 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 49 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 57 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 69 km
1995 16 2,482 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in

Pearl River has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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