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Rosedale, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,871 Population 345/sq mi density
$16,691 Median Income $15,471 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $79,294 Zillow
$343 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 7,148 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$16,691 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $343/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates33.8602°N, 91.0435°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDesha County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 74 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 35 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 39 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 96 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 114 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 49 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 114 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 114 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 138 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 282 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 504 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 75 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 35 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 41 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 20, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 21, 1972 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF3 48 km 3
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LACEY (1,439 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 LACEY 1,439 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 91 km
2010 DREW 1,283 72 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Rosedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.7").

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