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Pheba, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clay County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
123 Population 59/sq mi density
$19,118 Median Income $13,949 per capita
$211,800 Home Value $180,470 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 3,337 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,118 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$211,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pheba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates33.5837°N, 88.9494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.4 / 100
Community Resilience56.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 106 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 113 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 120 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 97 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 93 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 148 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 94 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 107 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 86 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 109 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 106 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 108 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 143 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 142 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 125 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 138 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 124 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 103 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 142 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Zeta (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 243 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 192 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 270 km
1995 Opal Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 1,739 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 94 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 69 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 89 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 81 km 28
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 90 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 80 km 13
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 76 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 68 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 3
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 63 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 35 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 37 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 95 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 41 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 40 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 42 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 40 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 39 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 38 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 39 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 94 km
1995 16 2,482 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 43 km
1996 8 2,384 43 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 39 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 39 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 31 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 62°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in

Pheba has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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