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Wiggins, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Stone County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,270
Population
397/sq mi density
$41,705
Median Income
$22,401 per capita
$105,700
Home Value
$166,150 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
4,439 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,705 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,700 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wiggins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 281 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8560°N, 89.1390°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
Wiggins has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.3").