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Quitman, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clarke County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,949
Population
376/sq mi density
$44,744
Median Income
$26,262 per capita
$123,000
Home Value
$101,969 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,744 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Quitman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 232 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0415°N, 88.7205°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Quitman has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.0").