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Wheeler, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
556
Population
285/sq mi density
$181,300
Home Value
$137,226 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheeler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5837°N, 88.6025°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Prentiss County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in |
Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").