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Scott, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
40 Population 89/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 7,148 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scott 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 56.3 inches. The area receives 1.3 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 Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation140 ft (43 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates33.5945°N, 91.0760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDesha County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.71"
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

16 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 46 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 148 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 148 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 19 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 63 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 144 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 144 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 148 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 117 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 128 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 72 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 130 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 142 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 147 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 131 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 2 259 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,586 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 84 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 14 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 16 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 97 km 7
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 100 km 58
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 80 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 56 km 2
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 1997 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 20, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 80 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 78 km
2010 DREW 1,283 55 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 98 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in

Scott has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.7").

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