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Forrest County, MS (shown in white) has 466.04 mi² of land area and 4.2 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 98.4' to a high of 380.6', with a weighted average of 218.5' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 35.8°F to average highs around 91.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 66.6°F. Average annual precipation is 62.4". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Forrest County is 79,399 with 30,474 households. These households are spread across 5 unique municipalties (not all shown).
