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Wade, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
1,380 Population 224/sq mi density
$207,900 Home Value $273,006 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
313 Violent Crime/100K 3,017 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
313 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wade 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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation50 ft (15 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates30.6297°N, 88.5558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportTrent Lott International (PGL)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.4 / 100
Community Resilience86.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 128 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 126 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 131 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 81 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 142 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 113 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 132 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 118 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 139 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 131 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 131 km
Oct 18, 1997 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.9 109 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 115 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 138 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 131 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 127 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 73 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 253 km
2021 Ida Category 4 211 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 92 km
2020 Sally Category 2 90 km
2018 Michael Category 5 283 km
2017 Nate Category 1 50 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 209 km
2009 Ida Category 1 237 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 261 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 122 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 107 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 218 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 73 km
1998 Georges Category 2 33 km
1998 Earl Category 2 217 km
1997 Danny Category 1 65 km
1995 Opal Category 4 139 km
1995 Erin Category 2 101 km
1988 Florence Category 1 169 km
1985 Elena Category 3 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 352 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 56 km 4
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 59 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 97 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 66 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 31 km 0
May 16, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 13, 1980 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 27, 1976 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 57 km 4
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 26, 1958 EF3 85 km 4
Apr 18, 1950 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 19, 2023 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WHITE DOG 12,306 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,932 76 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 49 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 29 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 88 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 30 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 49 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,744 19 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 68 km
2000 COW PEN 6,502 78 km
2010 CRIPPLE CHINOOK 6,035 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 58 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 28 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 63 km
1987 MACHINE GUN 5,601 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 6.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in

Wade has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (3.5").

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