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Water Valley, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yalobusha County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,380
Population
482/sq mi density
$47,167
Median Income
$23,936 per capita
$111,000
Home Value
$175,929 Zillow
$592
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,167 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Water Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 324 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1620°N, 89.6301°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yalobusha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0432 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in |
Water Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").