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Walnut Grove, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
645
Population
398/sq mi density
$32,813
Median Income
$17,909 per capita
$84,400
Home Value
$168,286 Zillow
$500
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
660
Violent Crime/100K
4,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5932°N, 89.4578°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Leake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in |
Walnut Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.4").