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Vicksburg, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Warren County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,944 Population 634/sq mi density
$42,484 Median Income $27,881 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $142,109 Zillow
$857 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,484 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $857/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates32.3220°N, 90.8816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 98 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 80 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 80 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 140 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 78 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 120 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 83 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 192 km
2020 Laura Category 4 212 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 213 km
2017 Nate Category 1 279 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 245 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 147 km
2002 Lili Category 1 291 km
1998 Georges Category 2 268 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 217 km
1985 Elena Category 3 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

806 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 310 fatalities, 3,759 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 56 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 35 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 2 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 59 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 40 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 65 km 2
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 73 km 12
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 64 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 68 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 44 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 14 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 73 km 32
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 6, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 24, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 9, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,995 98 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 12 1,984 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,888 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,667 95 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 14 1,541 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,527 89 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 5 1,357 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,350 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,312 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,254 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,175 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,167 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,085 85 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 10 1,075 85 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB56 RX 1,054 93 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 6S 943 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 892 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in

Vicksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.2").

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