Vancleave, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
5,196
Population
120/sq mi density
$71,000
Median Income
$36,971 per capita
$218,900
Home Value
$285,991 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vancleave enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 44.1 sq mi (114.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5459°N, 88.6734°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Trent Lott International (PGL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | -0.32 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in |
Vancleave has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and October the driest (4.0").