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Strayhorn, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
115 Population 32/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 2,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Strayhorn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates34.6159°N, 90.1526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTunica County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 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 M4.2 136 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 127 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 149 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 79 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 121 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 147 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 118 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 136 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 124 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 138 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 118 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 79 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 124 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 133 km
Aug 1, 2025 3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.1 145 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 84 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 114 km
Feb 11, 1991 2 km NNW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,084 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 41 km 9
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 4
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 90 km 3
May 2, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 98 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 58 km 3
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF3 82 km 3
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 54 km 6
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 112 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 77 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 77 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 93 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 77 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 78 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 84 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 79 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 95 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 83 km
2014 C-109 1,863 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 78 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Strayhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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