Vicksburg, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Warren County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
20,944
Population
634/sq mi density
$42,484
Median Income
$27,881 per capita
$117,000
Home Value
$149,319 Zillow
$857
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
642
Violent Crime/100K
3,867 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$42,484 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $857/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
642 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vicksburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3220°N, 90.8816°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in |
Vicksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.0").