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Potts Camp, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Benton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
435
Population
448/sq mi density
$49,722
Median Income
$22,037 per capita
$93,300
Home Value
$156,602 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,581
Violent Crime/100K
4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,722 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Potts Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6492°N, 89.3064°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Potts Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.4").