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Walls, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tunica County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,392 Population 118/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $27,906 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $257,718 Zillow
$1,129 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 2,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $1,129/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Walls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates34.9259°N, 90.1677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTunica County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very 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)

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 101 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 93 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 150 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 116 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 52 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 113 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 88 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 86 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 150 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 101 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 129 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 112 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 93 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 147 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 107 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 69 km
Jul 17, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.2 86 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 116 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 118 fatalities, 1,349 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 56 km 9
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 45 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 78 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 90 km 3
May 2, 2008 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 88 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 35 km 3
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF3 67 km 3
Dec 14, 1987 EF3 20 km 6
Apr 21, 1984 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 96 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 80 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 81 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 97 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 86 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 89 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 99 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 92 km
2014 C-109 1,863 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 82 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in

Walls has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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