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Tishomingo, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tishomingo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
487 Population 573/sq mi density
$46,458 Median Income $27,265 per capita
$101,400 Home Value $162,704 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tishomingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates34.6383°N, 88.2291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTishomingo County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.9 / 100
Community Resilience28.0 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2020.

Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 139 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 100 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 102 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 64 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 105 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 127 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 106 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 98 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 110 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 100 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 117 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 102 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 102 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 119 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 116 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 122 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 121 km
Jun 7, 2005 21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama M2.8 150 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 130 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 248 fatalities, 1,837 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 60 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 69 km 23
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 67 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 71 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 28
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 90 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 71 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 79 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 71 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 73 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 38
May 8, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 9
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 100 km 2
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 90 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 100 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 89 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 97 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 81 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 81 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 100 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 93 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 96 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Tishomingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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