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Shelby, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,709
Population
626/sq mi density
$27,728
Median Income
$11,422 per capita
$82,400
Home Value
$94,339 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,238
Violent Crime/100K
7,214 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$27,728 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 153 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9505°N, 90.7651°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bolivar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in |
Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (2.8").