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Tremont, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
317 Population 65/sq mi density
$41,563 Median Income $22,051 per capita
$825 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,563 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation347 ft (106 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates34.2337°N, 88.2489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyItawamba County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.1 / 100
Community Resilience42.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 139 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 122 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 100 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 61 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 59 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 55 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 64 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 142 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 133 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 142 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 62 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 100 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 97 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 93 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 137 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 71 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 118 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 87 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 281 km
1995 Opal Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,680 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 17 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 28 km 23
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 46 km 28
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 45 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 63 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 66 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 64 km 4
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 80 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 39 km 2
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 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 95 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 72 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 95 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 82 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 77 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 89 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 72 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 72 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 72 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (6°C) 6.2 in

Tremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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