Iuka Mississippi Map

About Iuka, Mississippi

Iuka is a locality in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,110. The population density is 124.2 people per km². Iuka is located at 34.8118°N, 88.1900°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38852.

Iuka sits upon a gently rolling landscape, a place where the sky seems to stretch further, a pale, washed blue on most days. It lies 21.1 miles south of Hardin, TN (from Hardin, TN: bearing 171°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of Burnsville. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer shower. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, cast dappled shadows across the quiet streets, and the terrain itself hints at the subterranean forces that shaped it, a subtle rise and fall that whispers of bedrock not far beneath the surface. The houses, many painted in muted colors that blend with the surrounding foliage, possess a certain quiet dignity, their porches inviting repose. This corner of Mississippi holds echoes of a geological past, a landscape sculpted by the ancient Tishomingo uplift, which has left behind distinctive features like the bluff formations that punctuate the region. Iuka’s history is intertwined with the railroad, a vital artery that brought both commerce and connection, and the town has long been known for its mineral springs, once a popular health resort, drawing visitors seeking the restorative properties of the waters. While agriculture, particularly cotton and timber, has been a persistent thread in its economic tapestry, the distinctive character of Iuka lies in this confluence of natural beauty and a quiet, enduring spirit, a place that has absorbed the passage of time without losing its fundamental essence.

About This Iuka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iuka, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.811756, -88.190042. 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 Iuka and Tishomingo County.

Detailed location data for Iuka includes the ZIP code (38852), telephone area code (662), county seat of Tishomingo County (Iuka), and school district assignment (Tishomingo County Schools). 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 Iuka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.