Richland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,250
Population
579/sq mi density
$63,611
Median Income
$33,666 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$222,968 Zillow
$1,146
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
53
Violent Crime/100K
1,069 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,611 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $1,146/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 273 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2304°N, 90.1596°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hinds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.5").