Sledge, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
327
Population
617/sq mi density
$47,688
Median Income
$20,014 per capita
$60,000
Home Value
$119,911 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$47,688 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $741/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sledge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4326°N, 90.2212°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Quitman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in |
Sledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.5").