Greenville, Mississippi, in Washington county, is 78 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 133 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. It is the county seat of Washington County. Greenville is also the largest city in Mississippi north of the I-20 corridor.
The Father of Waters, the most fertile alluvial soil in the world, the moderate annual climate, the blues, and the best folks you would ever want to meet, are just some of the attributes of the queen city of the delta, Greenville, Mississippi. To further describe the attributes of Greenville.
Traditional Southern hospitality mixed with an international outlook and a productive workforce makes Greenville, Mississippi, a unique community filled with great opportunities. An excellent environment for living, working, playing and raising a family, Greenville fosters family-centered values and commitment to community. Residents cultivate a deep regard for the heritage and history of the area, yet work hard for the continuing growth and prosperity of their hometown. Greenville owes its economic stability to a well balanced combination of agriculture, industry, tourism, and service enterprises. The state's largest river port, Greenville has served as a hub for the shipping and tow- boat industries; and the city also functions as the regional retail center for numerous counties in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. Located within overnight distance of 49 metropolitan areas with a population in excess of 50 million, Greenville is in a strategic position to serve the Mid-South market.
While cotton is still king in the Delta's fields, the technology of aquaculture has brought the production of catfish to the number two position, ahead of rice and soybeans, in terms of economic impact. Agricultural Research also has significant importance to the local economy with many of the nation's major farm chemical manufacturers operating research facilities in Washington County.
If it is wildlife and outdoor recreation you are looking for, well, look no further. Lakes abound in Greenville and Washington County. On Lake Ferguson one can fish, sail, swim, ski, or just sight see. The bass fishing in this area has been called the best in the country. And hunting? Well, name your poison. There’s Deer, Dove, Turkey, Coon, Squirrel and even Alligators, to name a few. And the view of the Mississippi River at Warfield Point Park is the most spectacular of anywhere in the country.
So, we invite one and all to come visit, play, and even live in Greenville, because it is what it is…it’s “Our place on the Mississippi.”
Housing Cost
The cost of living in Greenville/Washington County is comparable to or better than that of similar areas in the South and Southeast. Washington County ranks 23rd in cost of living within the state and Mississippi has the lowest cost of living index in the U.S. (104.65 compared to the United States average of 120.94).
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $56,300
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 37,801. Greenville covers 26.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 125 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 38701, 38703 - Area code: 662
Climate
Greenville, MS climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 33.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Greenville is 54.20 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.81 Inches.
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