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 1,533. The population density is 251.1 people per km². Calhoun City is located at 33.8554°N, 89.3115°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Calhoun City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 38916.

Calhoun City emerges from the deep, humid interior of Mississippi, anchored by the persistent, winding passage of Hurricane Creek. It lies 29.1 miles east-northeast of Grenada, MS (from Grenada, MS: bearing 78°T), and is situated 18.2 miles west of Houston. The landscape here is characterized by a low, rhythmic topography where the earth rises in soft swells, eventually yielding to the distant, hazy silhouette of the Beasley Hills on the horizon. Moisture hangs heavy in the air, clinging to the thick woodland and the dense, climbing greenery that seeks to reclaim the edges of every fence line. Only a mile away, the quiet waters of Martin Lakes mirror the shifting amber light of late afternoon, providing a still counterpoint to the restless movement of the nearby creek. The soil, dark and demanding, dictates the pace of the day, holding the heat long after the sun has retreated behind the canopy.

Calhoun City remains defined by its long-standing connection to the timber industry and the persistent labor of the fields, which have shaped the local economy for generations. The legacy of these trades is visible in the weathered architecture and the utilitarian layout of the streets, where the work of the past informs the modest commerce of the present. Beyond the immediate reach of the storefronts, the Calhoun County Wildlife Management Area serves as a vital expanse of preserved terrain, maintaining the wilder character of the region. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured cadence, rooted in a history of agrarian resilience and a quiet, watchful observation of the seasons. Residents move through the day with an innate understanding of the land’s fluctuations, finding a singular, understated beauty in the way the shadows stretch across the fields at dusk.

About This Calhoun City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calhoun City, Mississippi. Coordinates: 33.855392, -89.311461. 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 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).

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.