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Scooba, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
734 Population 296/sq mi density
$425 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scooba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates32.8302°N, 88.4771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKemper County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 121 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 147 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 80 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 44 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 129 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 73 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 61 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 148 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 117 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 104 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 114 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 115 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 111 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 120 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 41 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 112 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 44 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 125 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 144 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Sally Category 2 248 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 164 km
2017 Nate Category 1 275 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 252 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 135 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 175 km
1998 Georges Category 2 251 km
1997 Danny Category 1 276 km
1995 Opal Category 3 203 km
1995 Erin Category 1 265 km
1985 Elena Category 3 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

610 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 155 fatalities, 2,881 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 59 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 89 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 55 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 54 km 13
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 77 km 11
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 53 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 73 km 2
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 72 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 42 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 3 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 46 km 7
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OK TORNADO UNIT (4,504 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 OK TORNADO UNIT 4,504 97 km
2022 OK COMP 40/53 4,093 96 km
2020 OK PAYNE LAKE 4,078 96 km
2022 OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED 3,841 100 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 55 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 61 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 55 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 62 km
2024 OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX 3,579 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 21 km
2022 OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED 3,373 93 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 55 km
2021 OK COMP 33 AND 43 3,164 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 62 km
2021 OK 232 UNIT 2,977 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 74 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 62 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,703 98 km
2020 OK COMBINED 15/16/18 2,557 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Scooba has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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