Tutwiler, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,049 Population 740/sq mi density
$33,836 Median Income $15,748 per capita
$59,900 Home Value $99,904 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,836 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,900 home value, $922/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tutwiler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates34.0172°N, 90.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoahoma County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.8 / 100
Community Resilience74.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 8, 2019.

Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 133 km
Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 102 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 64 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 25 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 43 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 55 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 18 km
Jan 3, 1993 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas M2.7 132 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 123 km
Jul 9, 2000 10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas M2.6 145 km
Oct 2, 1995 9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas M2.6 149 km
Jun 25, 2016 2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 140 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 112 km
Apr 6, 2007 6 km NW of Earle, Arkansas M2.5 145 km
Sep 2, 2013 0 km SW of Jericho, Arkansas M2.5 142 km
Nov 9, 2009 3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas M2.5 133 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 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

399 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 577 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 93 km 9
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 80 km 0
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 87 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 26 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 100 km 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 20, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,376 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 64 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX 1,839 64 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 59 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 59 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 58 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 69 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 59 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 61 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 59 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 64 km
2010 COMP 135 1,063 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 981 59 km
2013 C-132 889 58 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 133 866 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 812 89 km
2017 310 WEST OF COMO 745 65 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 647 65 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Tutwiler has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (2.9").

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