Puckett Mississippi Map

About Puckett, Mississippi

Puckett is a locality in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 463. The population density is 56.4 people per km². Puckett is located at 32.0810°N, 89.7759°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39042.

Puckett breathes the quiet air of Rankin County, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 18.1 miles south-east of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 137°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Mendenhall. Here, the pine forests rise tall and straight, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, while the fields, often a patchwork of green and gold, stretch towards a horizon softened by the humid Mississippi sky. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that settles over the scattered homes and farms like a benevolent benediction. The very earth here feels yielding, a rich, dark loam that promises growth and sustenance, cradling the small settlements that dot its surface. The history of Puckett is a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained families through the cultivation of cotton, corn, and timber, industries that shaped the character of this enduring community. While the echoes of bygone farming days can still be felt in the quiet routines, a subtle shift has occurred, with a growing diversification in the local economy, though the fundamental connection to the land remains. Puckett’s distinctive charm lies not in grand monuments, but in the unpretentious beauty of its surroundings and the enduring warmth of its residents, a quiet strength that has seen it through the seasons.

About This Puckett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Puckett, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.080987, -89.775909. 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 Puckett and Rankin County.

Detailed location data for Puckett includes the ZIP code (39042), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Rankin County (Brandon), and school district assignment (Rankin 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 Puckett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.