West, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
192
Population
343/sq mi density
$83,750
Median Income
$31,534 per capita
$82,100
Home Value
$125,181 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in |
West has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.9").