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West Point, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clay County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,967
Population
477/sq mi density
$35,055
Median Income
$22,496 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$142,001 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
374
Violent Crime/100K
2,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,055 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6062°N, 88.6576°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.3").