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Ridgeland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Madison County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
24,548
Population
935/sq mi density
$63,470
Median Income
$48,807 per capita
$259,600
Home Value
$277,756 Zillow
$1,204
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
2,007 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,470 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$259,600 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgeland 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 Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4237°N, 90.1618°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Ridgeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.3").