Ruleville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sunflower County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,859
Population
1,135/sq mi density
$35,536
Median Income
$18,566 per capita
$94,700
Home Value
$94,278 Zillow
$633
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,536 median income, 18.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,700 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruleville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7249°N, 90.5503°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sunflower County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
Ruleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.1").