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Pontotoc, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,717
Population
511/sq mi density
$50,230
Median Income
$25,292 per capita
$144,300
Home Value
$197,674 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
3,903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,230 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,300 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pontotoc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2509°N, 89.0083°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pontotoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Pontotoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").