West Point, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clay County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,967
Population
477/sq mi density
$35,055
Median Income
$22,496 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$153,817 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
507
Violent Crime/100K
2,090 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$35,055 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.3").