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Raymond, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,856 Population 644/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $14,256 per capita
$206,000 Home Value $162,011 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,952 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$206,000 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Raymond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation265 ft (81 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density644/sq mi
Coordinates32.2610°N, 90.4090°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHinds County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0438 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.62 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.1 / 100
Community Resilience80.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 115 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 45 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 46 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 45 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 77 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 46 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 1 300 km
2021 Ida Category 3 188 km
2020 Laura Category 4 255 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 172 km
2017 Nate Category 1 246 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 260 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 103 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 273 km
1998 Georges Category 2 234 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 231 km
1985 Elena Category 3 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

949 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 280 fatalities, 3,420 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 16 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 47 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 85 km 17
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 7
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 85 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 27 km 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 95 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 37 km 12
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 84 km 4
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 40 km 3
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 75 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 31 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 89 km 32
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 91 km 2
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 18 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 83 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 78 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 77 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 79 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 79 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,388 78 km
2022 508 2,386 77 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77 2,246 84 km
2013 BIEN 42-46 55 2,215 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,128 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,094 84 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 12 1,984 88 km
2014 BIEN 5-7 1,890 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in

Raymond has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.2").

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