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Pelahatchie, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Rankin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,648
Population
277/sq mi density
$52,957
Median Income
$22,551 per capita
$183,300
Home Value
$212,401 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,957 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pelahatchie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3209°N, 89.8080°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rankin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in |
Pelahatchie has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").