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Port Gibson, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Claiborne County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,114
Population
633/sq mi density
$29,500
Median Income
$43,916 per capita
$127,100
Home Value
$81,308 Zillow
$499
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
695
Violent Crime/100K
6,492 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $499/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
695 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Gibson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 127 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9558°N, 90.9834°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Claiborne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Port Gibson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.4").