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Redwater, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
671 Population 64/sq mi density
$60,333 Median Income $11,342 per capita
$128,200 Home Value $160,606 Zillow
$569 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
660 Violent Crime/100K 4,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$60,333 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,200 home value, $569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Redwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation406 ft (124 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates32.7928°N, 89.5534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLeake County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 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 M3.7 136 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 111 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 142 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 56 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 55 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 140 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 143 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 58 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 98 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 130 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 53 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 143 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 141 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 145 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 142 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 145 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 142 km
Mar 11, 2006 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama M2.6 131 km
Mar 10, 2004 15 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 139 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 271 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 167 km
2017 Nate Category 1 271 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 100 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 233 km
1998 Georges Category 2 252 km
1995 Opal Category 3 297 km
1985 Elena Category 3 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

822 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 999 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 42 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 15 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 73 km 2
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 40 km 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 84 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 39 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 67 km 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 37 km 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 43 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 73 km 3
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 67 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 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 57 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 41 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 46 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 82 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 29 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 76 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 29 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 67 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 77 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 30 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 76 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 74 km
1995 16 2,482 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in

Redwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.3").

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