Smithville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
565
Population
382/sq mi density
$40,268
Median Income
$21,864 per capita
$91,200
Home Value
$191,501 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$40,268 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,200 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0680°N, 88.3982°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itawamba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.6").