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Snow Lake Shores, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
414 Population 609/sq mi density
$51,607 Median Income $45,936 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $169,840 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,607 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Snow Lake Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation426 ft (130 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates34.8213°N, 89.2381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.9 / 100
Community Resilience25.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 140 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 139 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 139 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 149 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 134 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 147 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 150 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 147 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 147 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 102 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 113 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 142 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 150 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 98 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 147 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 126 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 153 fatalities, 1,516 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 50 km 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 100 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 80 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 90 km 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 25 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 91 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 9
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 5 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 62 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 89 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 52 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 18 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 12 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 12 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 19 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 15 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 53 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 39 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 25 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 19 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 15 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 41 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 20 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 26 km
2014 C-109 1,863 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 50 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in

Snow Lake Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.4").

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