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Petal, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Forrest County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,195
Population
662/sq mi density
$72,845
Median Income
$29,979 per capita
$161,400
Home Value
$220,877 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
28
Violent Crime/100K
570 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,845 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Petal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 221 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 662/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3482°N, 89.2351°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Forrest County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in |
Petal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").