Polkville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Rankin County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
664
Population
39/sq mi density
$55,357
Median Income
$30,585 per capita
$80,300
Home Value
$208,511 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,357 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,300 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Polkville 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. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 500 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1909°N, 89.6960°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rankin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Polkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.3").