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Smithville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
565 Population 382/sq mi density
$40,268 Median Income $21,864 per capita
$91,200 Home Value $180,750 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 3,903 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,268 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation265 ft (81 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates34.0680°N, 88.3982°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyItawamba County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.1 / 100
Community Resilience42.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 124 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 111 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 94 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 55 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 52 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 126 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 128 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 51 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 57 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 127 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 61 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 130 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 109 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 67 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 106 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 112 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 90 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 149 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 149 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 259 km
1995 Opal Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 224 fatalities, 2,070 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 5 km 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 23 km 72
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 36 km 28
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 13
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 91 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 30 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 41 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 94 km 4
May 8, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 60 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 64 km 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 96 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 95 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 99 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 94 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 50 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 96 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 93 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 89 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 52 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,903 99 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT 21.22.26.27 1,889 50 km
2014 C-109 1,863 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.0 in

Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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