Prentiss, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson Davis County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,048
Population
351/sq mi density
$30,395
Median Income
$19,658 per capita
$84,800
Home Value
$89,347 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,395 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Prentiss enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
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
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 | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in |
Prentiss has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.9").