Calhoun City Mississippi Map

About Calhoun City, Mississippi

Calhoun City is a locality in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,745. The population density is 295.5 people per km². Calhoun City is located at 33.8554°N, 89.3115°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38916.

Calhoun City rests in a landscape of fertile, rolling hills, a soft green quilt stitched with hedgerows and punctuated by stands of mature oak and pine. It lies 37.3 miles south-south-east of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 161°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of Bruce. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of freshly turned earth and the distant scent of pine needles warmed by the day. Fields of cotton, a pale, downy promise, stretch towards the horizon, their neat rows a testament to diligent cultivation. The gentle slopes of the terrain lend a sense of quiet repose, as if the land itself breathes a sigh of contentment. The history of Calhoun City is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding county, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. Cotton once reigned supreme, its white gold fueling the region's growth, and though its dominance has waned, farming remains a vital thread in the local fabric. Today, a diversified approach supports the community, with poultry farms and timber contributing to the economic hum. The presence of the Yalobusha River nearby, a languid ribbon of brown water, hints at earlier modes of transport and settlement, a silent witness to generations of life unfolding along its banks. Calhoun City retains a character that honors its past while looking towards a steady, grounded future.

About This Calhoun City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calhoun City, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.855392, -89.311461. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Calhoun City and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Calhoun City includes the ZIP code (38916), telephone area code (228), county seat of Calhoun County (Pittsboro), and school district assignment (Calhoun County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Calhoun City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.