Union, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,289
Population
667/sq mi density
$42,791
Median Income
$18,925 per capita
$105,600
Home Value
$108,801 Zillow
$464
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
251
Violent Crime/100K
552 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,791 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $464/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Union enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 496 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5711°N, 89.1152°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in |
Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.2").