Senatobia Mississippi Map

About Senatobia, Mississippi

Senatobia is a locality in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,380. The population density is 206.1 people per km². Senatobia is located at 34.6176°N, 89.9687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38668.

Senatobia rests in a landscape painted with the broad strokes of the Mississippi Delta's fertile embrace, where the land, a deep, rich loam, yields generously to the sun's persistent gaze. It lies 23.6 miles south of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 171°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-west of Como. The terrain unfolds in gentle, almost imperceptible swells, an invitation to the eye to trace the horizon where the sky, a vast canvas of shifting blues and grays, meets the verdant expanse of cultivated fields and scattered stands of mature oaks and pines. The air itself carries a humid warmth, a tangible presence that softens the edges of the day, particularly as the late afternoon sun, a molten orb, begins its slow descent, casting long, painterly shadows that stretch across the roads and the clustered homes. A sense of quiet industry pervades Senatobia, a steady hum beneath the surface, as life moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, measured by the rustle of corn stalks and the distant murmur of traffic. The history of Senatobia is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of this region, its origins rooted in the early settlers who recognized the immense potential of the alluvial soil for cotton cultivation. This legacy continues to shape its local economy, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, though the town has also diversified, fostering a growing presence in light manufacturing and services that support the surrounding rural communities. Noteworthy among Senatobia's distinctive features is its role as a hub for education, home to Northwest Mississippi Community College, which injects a youthful vibrancy into the town's character and contributes to its evolving cultural landscape. The spirit of Senatobia, forged in the crucible of hard work and community, finds expression in the enduring traditions and the welcoming, down-to-earth nature of its people, who navigate the rhythms of life with a quiet resilience.

About This Senatobia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Senatobia, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.617603, -89.968701. 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 Senatobia and Tate County.

Detailed location data for Senatobia includes the ZIP code (38668), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Tate County (Senatobia), and school district assignment (Senatobia Municipal 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 Senatobia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.