Picayune, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,839
Population
656/sq mi density
$37,270
Median Income
$22,222 per capita
$146,500
Home Value
$194,562 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
186
Violent Crime/100K
2,707 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,270 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Picayune enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5308°N, 89.6706°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 37 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) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in |
Picayune has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (4.3").