Mississippi State Mississippi Map
Mississippi State, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mississippi State, Oktibbeha County.
Interactive Map of Mississippi State, Mississippi
| City | Mississippi State |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Oktibbeha |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.4516 |
| Longitude | -88.7912 |
| Population | 4,655 |
| Density | 771.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Mississippi State, Mississippi
Mississippi State is a locality in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,655. The population density is 771.9 people per km². Mississippi State is located at 33.4516°N, 88.7912°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39759.
Mississippi State unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, a tapestry of verdant fields and stately pines that whisper in the humid breeze. It lies 1.6 miles east of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 87°T), and is situated 13.5 miles south-west of West Point. The air here, especially in the long, languid afternoons of summer, carries a faint, sweet perfume of ripening cotton and damp earth, a scent that clings to the senses like the persistent cicada song. Oak trees, stout and ancient, stand sentinel along the roadsides, their branches reaching skyward as if in perpetual, quiet supplication. The light, often diffused by a soft haze, bathes the surroundings in a warm, honeyed glow, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and bruised plum. This is a place deeply rooted in its agricultural heritage, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life. The economy of Mississippi State has long been tied to the fertile soil, with cotton and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity for generations. The presence of Mississippi State University, a land-grant institution, imbues the locality with a vibrant intellectual energy, a constant hum of research and learning that complements the agrarian pulse. Historic buildings, some with porches that seem to sigh with the weight of years, stand as quiet witnesses to the past, their weathered facades telling stories of a bygone era. The university’s distinctive maroon and white, a splash of bold color against the natural greens and browns, signals the heart of this academic and agricultural hub.
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About This Mississippi State Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Mississippi State, 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 Mississippi State and Oktibbeha County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mississippi State is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Mississippi State is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
