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West, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
192
Population
343/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$31,534 per capita
$82,100
Home Value
$120,131 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
136
Violent Crime/100K
1,564 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 304 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1978°N, 89.7821°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Attala County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in |
West has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.4").