Water Valley Mississippi Map

About Water Valley, Mississippi

Water Valley is a locality in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,376. The population density is 186.2 people per km². Water Valley is located at 34.1515°N, 89.6315°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38965.

Water Valley rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the earth slopes softly toward the watercourses that give the town its name. It lies 16.2 miles south-south-west of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 16.0 miles south-south-west of University. Great oaks, their limbs like ancient, gnarled arms, stand sentinel over fields that stretch toward the horizon, occasionally broken by the darker, denser green of pine stands. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a fragrance that mingles with the earthy smell of rich soil, especially after a summer rain. Along the edges of these fields, wild honeysuckle blooms in profusion during warmer months, its trumpet-shaped flowers a vibrant splash of color against the verdant backdrop. The light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of lavender and rose, a quiet spectacle that settles over Water Valley like a soft blanket. The story of Water Valley is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding land, a place where cotton once reigned supreme and its echoes can still be felt in the quiet hum of the local economy. The railroad, a lifeline in its past, brought prosperity and connected this inland settlement to the wider world, a memory preserved in the town's historic depot. Today, while agriculture remains a steady presence, the unique character of Water Valley is increasingly defined by its vibrant arts scene, particularly its deep connection to filmmaking and music. Local artisans and musicians contribute to a distinctive cultural tapestry, their creativity finding expression in galleries and performance spaces, a testament to the enduring spirit of ingenuity in this Yalobusha County locale.

About This Water Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Water Valley, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.151499, -89.631474. 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 Water Valley and Yalobusha County.

Detailed location data for Water Valley includes the ZIP code (38965), telephone area code (228), county seat of Yalobusha County (Water Valley), and school district assignment (Water Valley 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 Water Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.