Sidon, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
133 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$15,000 Median Income $22,282 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $84,627 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$15,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sidon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation127 ft (39 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates33.4079°N, 90.2081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLeflore County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.82"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 9, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 71 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 95 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 95 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 65 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 86 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 93 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 104 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 99 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 87 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 86 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 255 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,023 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 97 km 17
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 93 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 74 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 92 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 58 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 19 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 81 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 89 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 38 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 29, 2010 EF3 72 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 44 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 10 km 0
Dec 9, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,376 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 73 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 72 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 76 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,538 99 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 74 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 70 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 74 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 76 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 72 km
2010 COMP 135 1,063 70 km
2010 TOMBIGBEE COMP 71 1,051 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 981 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 901 99 km
2013 C-132 889 72 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 133 866 68 km
2000 NATCHEZ TR 691 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 653 100 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in

Sidon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").

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