Quick Facts
COAHOMA COUNTY
THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The county is predominantly rural in nature. The total land area for Coahoma County is 559 square miles or 1,448 square kilometers. 16% of the county land area is commercial forests, most of which is used of agricultural purpose; the other portion is used for industrial, commercial, and residential land use. The chart below details the diverse resources and conditions of 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
Mississippi River runs parallel to the west side of the county, Gulf Coast is 350 miles south
Ozark Mountains are 150 miles to the northwest
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Located in the Delta plains region
Earthquakes (close proximity to New Madrid and White River Fault Zones), tornados, and flooding
Earthquakes rarely, tornados and flooding (most recent - 2011)
Not available
Timber, rich Delta soil
Winter 41 degrees, Summer 83 degrees
51.19 inches
None
Description of the Natural Environment. Source: NDPDD, 2012