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Toccopola, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
286 Population 34/sq mi density
$95,400 Home Value $230,933 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Toccopola 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation426 ft (130 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates34.2553°N, 89.2213°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPontotoc County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.3 / 100
Community Resilience27.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 25, 2016.

Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 131 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 128 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 137 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 132 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 37 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 146 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 144 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 138 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 89 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 60 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 128 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 140 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 147 km
Feb 10, 2002 5 km NNE of Glen Allen, Alabama M2.6 142 km
Jun 25, 2016 2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 144 km
Nov 9, 2009 3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas M2.5 135 km
Sep 2, 2013 0 km SW of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 147 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 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 75 km 23
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 58 km 9
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 49 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 16
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 62 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 61 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 32 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 61 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 28 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 2 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 52 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 19 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 55 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 47 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 31 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 51 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 44 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 31 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 17 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 30 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 60 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 45 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 39 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 44 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 48 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 31 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Toccopola has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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