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Shuqualak, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
265 Population 235/sq mi density
$14,875 Median Income $14,930 per capita
$71,400 Home Value $107,988 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 483 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$14,875 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shuqualak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation216 ft (66 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates32.9793°N, 88.5693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKemper County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

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

50 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 M3.7 139 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 95 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 48 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 78 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 73 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 138 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 136 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 101 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 103 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 105 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 149 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 148 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 47 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 101 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 139 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 114 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 50 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 116 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 102 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 149 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 2 266 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 178 km
2017 Nate Category 1 290 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 270 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 143 km
2004 Ivan Category 2 194 km
1998 Georges Category 2 266 km
1997 Danny Category 1 294 km
1995 Opal Category 3 217 km
1995 Erin Category 1 283 km
1985 Elena Category 3 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 3,040 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 54 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 81 km 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 64
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 13
Dec 16, 2000 EF4 81 km 11
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 62 km 2
Feb 23, 1975 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 88 km 7
May 1, 1953 EF4 83 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 47 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 63 km 7
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B (3,633 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 43 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 37 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 32 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 44 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 58 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 44 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 44 km
1995 16 2,482 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 35 km
1996 8 2,384 36 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 44 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,162 63 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,982 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,916 58 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,903 41 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,716 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
February 47°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest

Shuqualak has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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