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Shubuta, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
502 Population 208/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $21,515 per capita
$77,100 Home Value $93,631 Zillow
$639 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
273 Violent Crime/100K 4,633 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,100 home value, $639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shubuta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation188 ft (57 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates31.8620°N, 88.7021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience25.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 36 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 30 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 140 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 100 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 140 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 61 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 48 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 137 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 138 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 95 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 80 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 137 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 79 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 145 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 138 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 137 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 141 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 140 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 140 km
Mar 10, 2004 15 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 244 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 55 km
2020 Sally Category 2 171 km
2017 Nate Category 1 165 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 178 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 66 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 108 km
1998 Georges Category 2 142 km
1997 Danny Category 1 180 km
1995 Opal Category 3 204 km
1995 Erin Category 2 181 km
1988 Florence Category 1 293 km
1985 Elena Category 3 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,001 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 10, 2013 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 78 km 7
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 0
Feb 28, 1987 EF4 66 km 6
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 62 km 0
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 99 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 53 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 88 km 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 82 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WHITE DOG 12,306 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,932 92 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 84 km
2000 COW PEN 6,502 93 km
2010 CRIPPLE CHINOOK 6,035 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 87 km
1987 MACHINE GUN 5,601 93 km
1990 PIERCES CREEK 5,544 92 km
2020 369 D 5,362 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 38 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 42 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,991 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,899 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,862 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in

Shubuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.0").

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