Purvis Mississippi Map

About Purvis, Mississippi

Purvis is a locality in Lamar County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,914. The population density is 155.9 people per km². Purvis is located at 31.1432°N, 89.4098°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39475.

Purvis unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant pines, where the humid air often hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of cicadas. It lies 14.5 miles south-south-west of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 209°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Oak Grove. The terrain, a soft undulation of red clay soil, cradles scattered clusters of homes and businesses, each with its own patch of well-tended lawn or a small, flourishing garden. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts a dappled, shifting light upon the winding roads, and in the late afternoons, a golden haze often settles over the fields, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet contemplative mood to the passing hours. The very quietude here feels substantial, a tangible presence broken only by the occasional rumble of a truck or the distant bark of a dog. The history of Purvis is deeply entwined with the logging and agricultural heritage of South Mississippi, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of timber farms and the fertile ground that has long supported cotton and other crops. This region’s economy, while diversified, still carries the imprint of its past, with local businesses catering to the needs of a populace accustomed to a steady, unhurried pace of life. The Lamar County Courthouse, a sturdy brick structure, stands as a central point, a quiet testament to the enduring civic life of Purvis. It is a place where generations have gathered, where decisions have been made, and where the shared stories of the locality continue to be written, each day adding another subtle layer to its character.

About This Purvis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Purvis, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.143235, -89.409787. 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 Purvis and Lamar County.

Detailed location data for Purvis includes the ZIP code (39475), telephone area code (601), county seat of Lamar County (Purvis), and school district assignment (Lamar 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 Purvis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.