Saltillo, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,962
Population
520/sq mi density
$84,063
Median Income
$36,322 per capita
$200,800
Home Value
$245,165 Zillow
$1,195
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,063 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,800 home value, $1,195/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Saltillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3803°N, 88.6962°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Saltillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.6").