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Prentiss, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson Davis County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,048
Population
351/sq mi density
$30,395
Median Income
$19,658 per capita
$84,800
Home Value
$84,496 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
1,504 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,395 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Prentiss 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 58.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 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 | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5995°N, 89.8747°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in |
Prentiss has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").