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Tchula, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Holmes County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,154 Population 1,528/sq mi density
$35,441 Median Income $17,806 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $93,101 Zillow
$557 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,238 Violent Crime/100K 7,214 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$35,441 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $557/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tchula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation119 ft (36 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,528/sq mi
Coordinates33.1832°N, 90.2228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHolmes County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.9 / 100
Community Resilience10.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 66 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 71 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 71 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 75 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 108 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 68 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 149 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 129 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 75 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 111 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 109 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 1 292 km
2020 Laura Category 3 300 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 234 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 162 km
1985 Elena Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,882 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 82 km 17
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 81 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 88 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 63 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 79 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 67 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 92 km 58
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 53 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 22 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 17 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 29, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,547 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 88 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 87 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 94 km
2022 508 2,386 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 95 km
2014 BIEN 5-7 1,890 91 km
2013 BIEN 1-4 1,888 88 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 94 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 99 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,538 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,442 99 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 97 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 92 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 97 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,097 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in

Tchula has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.0").

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