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Poplarville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pearl River County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,814
Population
520/sq mi density
$65,147
Median Income
$19,260 per capita
$164,500
Home Value
$203,740 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
686
Violent Crime/100K
5,133 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,147 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplarville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8397°N, 89.5301°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pearl River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
Poplarville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").