Explore Booneville, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Booneville |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Prentiss County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.658151 |
| Longitude | -88.566718 |
| Population | 9,126 |
| Density | 136.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 38829 |
| Area Code | 662 |
| County Seat | Booneville |
| School District | Prentiss County School District |
Booneville anchors itself firmly within the verdant interior landscape of Mississippi, far from any salt-heavy air or maritime influence. It lies 19.2 miles south of Corinth, MS (from Corinth, MS: bearing 188°T), and is situated 11.0 miles north-northeast of Baldwyn. The terrain around Booneville unfolds in a series of gentle elevations that guide the eye toward the distant, rugged horizon of the Tippah Hills. Water plays a quiet, persistent role in the regional topography, with the Tuscumbia River winding its path only a mile from the center of activity. Residents often find respite in the stillness of Booneville Lake, another nearby body of water that mirrors the expansive, shifting sky. Beneath the canopy of hardwoods, the terrain dips into the quiet seclusion of Piney Grove Hollow, where the shadows stretch long and cool during the afternoon. Westside City Park offers a communal space where the rhythm of the day is marked by the soft rustle of leaves rather than the haste of modern transit.
Booneville maintains a history rooted in the steady, industrious labor of those who cleared the timber and worked the soil. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural foundations into a diverse network of manufacturing and professional services that sustain the regional vitality. Factories and small businesses rely on the inland infrastructure, drawing strength from a workforce that values precision and long-standing tradition. The quiet efficiency of these industries reflects a preference for substance over spectacle, keeping the pace of commerce deliberate and predictable. Much of the regional character is defined by this commitment to producing tangible goods and maintaining the stability of the local market. Each cycle of production and trade contributes to the resilience that defines the economic life of Booneville.
Cultural life in Booneville finds its expression in the collective memory of its people and the quiet preservation of its local identity. Notable landmarks provide a sense of continuity, grounding the inhabitants in a shared narrative that resists the erosion of time. The community gathers for events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, reinforcing the bonds that connect neighbors to one another. Among those who have emerged from this soil, individuals like the musician Jimmy Buffett have roots that touch the regional experience, carrying the influence of the inland spirit into their wider work. The atmosphere remains one of understated grace, where the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the buildings and streets. Life here proceeds with a measured cadence, favoring the enduring connection between the people and the land they inhabit.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Booneville, Mississippi. Coordinates: 34.658151, -88.566718. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Booneville includes the ZIP code (38829), telephone area code (662), county seat of Prentiss County (Booneville), and school district assignment (Prentiss County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |