Pearlington, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
989
Population
108/sq mi density
$51,719
Median Income
$26,911 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$159,540 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2508°N, 89.6048°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0477 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Pearlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (4.1").