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Raleigh, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Smith County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,104
Population
216/sq mi density
$35,833
Median Income
$21,241 per capita
$110,700
Home Value
$144,822 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
1,504 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,833 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $475/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Raleigh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0347°N, 89.5257°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Smith County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in |
Raleigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.6").