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Van Vleet, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Chickasaw County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
15 Population 19/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
331 Violent Crime/100K 2,779 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Vleet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation355 ft (108 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates33.9832°N, 88.8972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChickasaw County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 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 M3.5 135 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 133 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 127 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 93 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 89 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 41 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 93 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 137 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 138 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 101 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 149 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 105 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 138 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 122 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 141 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 89 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 125 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 135 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Zeta (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 287 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,527 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 70 km 72
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 42 km 23
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 28
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 22 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 19 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 49 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 95 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 98 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 93 km 2
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 42 km 6
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 61 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 85 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 85 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 80 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 93 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 80 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 89 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 83 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 6 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 73 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 60 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in

Van Vleet has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.1").

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