Sardis, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Panola County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,525
Population
1,263/sq mi density
$32,134
Median Income
$19,978 per capita
$72,100
Home Value
$157,283 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,134 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $716/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sardis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4355°N, 89.9114°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Panola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Sardis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.2").