Richton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,180
Population
515/sq mi density
$35,568
Median Income
$21,494 per capita
$137,600
Home Value
$169,098 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,568 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Richton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 178 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3495°N, 88.9407°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Richton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (4.1").