Kiln Mississippi Map

About Kiln, Mississippi

Kiln is a locality in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,016. The population density is 72.0 people per km². Kiln is located at 30.4091°N, 89.4351°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39556.

Kiln lies cradled by the verdant embrace of southern Mississippi, a landscape painted in shades of emerald and ochre. It lies 20.6 miles west of Gulfport, MS (from Gulfport, MS: bearing 278°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-west of Bay St. Louis. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows across the loamy earth, their leaves whispering secrets to the gentle breeze that carries the scent of pine and damp soil. The terrain, a subtle undulation of hills, slopes towards the meandering waterways, their surfaces reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the sky. Here, the air itself feels thick with the quiet hum of life, a palpable presence that settles over the small clearings and wooded expanses, inviting contemplation under the vast, open heavens. This corner of Hancock County carries the imprint of generations who sought sustenance from its fertile ground and drew life from its flowing creeks. Kiln's history is etched in the resilience of its people, those who cleared the forests and cultivated the land, their endeavors shaping the very character of the place. The local economy, once tied to timber and agriculture, now finds its pulse in a quiet industriousness, a continuation of that same hardworking spirit. Though no grand monuments mark its passage, the enduring spirit of Kiln is evident in the close-knit communities and the deep roots that bind its inhabitants to this distinct patch of Mississippi soil, a place where the past breathes softly into the present.

About This Kiln Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kiln, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.409083, -89.435052. 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 Kiln and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Kiln includes the ZIP code (39556), telephone area code (228), county seat of Hancock County (Bay St. Louis), and school district assignment (Hancock 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 Kiln is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.