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West Hattiesburg, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
6,509
Population
2,701/sq mi density
$38,269
Median Income
$22,378 per capita
$209,100
Home Value
$218,065 Zillow
$1,014
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
5,758 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$38,269 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Hattiesburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 306 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3100°N, 89.3772°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lamar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in |
West Hattiesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.6").