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Tillatoba, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Grenada County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
48 Population 48/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tillatoba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates33.9851°N, 89.8961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrenada County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience68.1 / 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 Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 130 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 101 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 74 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 106 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 47 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 16 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 66 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 138 km
Jun 25, 2016 2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Sep 2, 2013 0 km SW of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 148 km
Nov 9, 2009 3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Katrina (2005, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 703 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 70 km 9
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 76 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 75 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 62 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 61 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 51 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 38 km 0
May 2, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 90 km 1
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 99 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 96 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 88 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 64 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 15 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 90 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 88 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 89 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 90 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT 21.22.26.27 1,889 92 km
2014 C-109 1,863 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in

Tillatoba has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.0").

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