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Starkville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Oktibbeha County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
25,611
Population
923/sq mi density
$39,751
Median Income
$32,632 per capita
$265,900
Home Value
$271,769 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
3,337 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,751 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$265,900 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Starkville 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 25.6 sq mi (66.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4633°N, 88.8278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oktibbeha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.8 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Starkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.4").