Thaxton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
650
Population
63/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$34,981 per capita
$208,500
Home Value
$240,423 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,500 home value, $788/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Thaxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3029°N, 89.1717°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pontotoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Thaxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.0").