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Randolph, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
650 Population 411/sq mi density
$45,584 Median Income $12,426 per capita
$217,300 Home Value $230,933 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,584 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$217,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Randolph enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates34.1813°N, 89.1616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.3 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Nov 9, 2009.

Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 120 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 123 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 142 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 35 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 123 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 130 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 95 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 64 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 133 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 150 km
Feb 10, 2002 5 km NNE of Glen Allen, Alabama M2.6 135 km
Nov 9, 2009 3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Oct 18, 2003 15 km SSE of Fayette, Alabama M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 183 fatalities, 1,168 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 68 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 94 km 72
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 68 km 9
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 41 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 90 km 16
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 54 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 69 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 24 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 12 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 28 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 64 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 55 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 60 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 34 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 27 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 40 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 60 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 35 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 33 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 48 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 34 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,162 98 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in

Randolph has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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