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Vardaman, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,004
Population
738/sq mi density
$36,000
Median Income
$17,043 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$121,992 Zillow
$569
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
3,337 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vardaman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 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)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8822°N, 89.1778°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in |
Vardaman has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.0").