Independence Mississippi Map

About Independence, Mississippi

Independence is a locality in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 133. The population density is 22.6 people per km². Independence is located at 34.7051°N, 89.8090°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38618.

Independence sits low in the rolling landscape of Tate County, where the earth softens into broad, fertile plains that slope gently towards the horizon. It lies 17.8 miles south of Olive Branch, MS (from Olive Branch, MS: bearing 176°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Coldwater. The air here often carries a humid sweetness, a blend of blooming cottonfields and the damp scent of the nearby Tallahatchie River, its presence a constant, quiet murmur in the background. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, tends to fall in broad, hazy washes, illuminating the patchwork of agricultural fields and the scattered clusters of homes that mark the edges of this place. The terrain is forgiving, unburdened by sharp inclines, lending a sense of ease to the visual spread, a visual invitation to slow down and take in the expanse. The history of Independence is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, a legacy stretching back to the early days of cotton farming that shaped the very character of this Mississippi locality. The local economy, though diversified over the years, still finds its bedrock in agriculture, with crops like soybeans and corn now sharing the fields with the enduring cotton. Small businesses dot the main thoroughfares, providing essential services and a gathering point for the residents, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence. While no grand monuments define its skyline, the enduring spirit of Independence lies in its quiet resilience, in the generations who have worked this soil, and in the simple, honest rhythm of life that continues to unfold here.

About This Independence Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Independence, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Independence and Tate County.

Detailed location data for Independence includes the ZIP code (39117), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Tate County (Senatobia), and school district assignment (Tate 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 Independence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.