Quick Facts
QUITMAN COUNTY
THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The total land area of the county is 406 square miles or 1,052 square kilometers. The county is rural in nature, and the land area is commercial forests, a large portion is used for agricultural purposes, and the rest is spread between industrial, commercial, and residential land use. There are no State Parks, lakes, or any other historical landmarks. The following chart demonstrates the diversity of resources and conditions found in the region.
Proximity to Water
Proximity to Mountains
Proximity to Wetlands
Geologic Features
Natural Disaster Threats
Natural Disaster Frequency
Waste Contamination
Natural Resource Availability
Average Temperature
Average Rainfall
Historic Properties
Description
Port of Memphis located on the Mississippi River is 60 miles north, Gulf Coast is 350 miles south
Ozark Mountains are 150 miles to the northwest
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Delta plains
Earthquakes (close proximity to New Madrid and White River Fault Zones), tornados, and flooding
Earthquakes rarely, tornados and flooding occur seasonally
Not available
Soil, water and wildlife
Winter 48.2 degrees, Summer 72.5 degrees
60.8 inches
None
Description of the Natural Environment. Source: NDPDD, 2012