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Pickens, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,235
Population
965/sq mi density
$31,107
Median Income
$15,634 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$118,535 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
59
Violent Crime/100K
1,028 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$31,107 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pickens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8913°N, 89.9688°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Leake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in |
Pickens has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.1").