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Richton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,180
Population
515/sq mi density
$35,568
Median Income
$21,494 per capita
$137,600
Home Value
$155,282 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
18
Violent Crime/100K
762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in |
Richton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.1").