Meridian is a city in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The city is the county seat of Lauderdale County, the sixth largest city in Mississippi, and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located 93 mi east of Jackson, MS; 154 mi west of Birmingham, AL; 202 mi northeast of New Orleans, LA; and 231 mi southeast of Memphis, TN.
The City of Meridian was chartered in 1860 as an important rail center for trade, shipping, and industry. Presently, the downtown district is being reborn with an influx of new residents and businesses to the area. Many local retailers have remained downtown for over 100 years, establishing a strong foundation for others to follow. Condominiums and apartments are being re-integrated into the district, leveraging new restaurants, shops, and multiple services. The city is filled with late 19th and early 20th century architecture. Meridian’s downtown is centrally located and is quite large in comparison to the size of the surrounding community.
This community is a great place for young people, families and seniors alike. Big enough to have the amenities of a metropolitan center but small enough that neighbors are still neighborly and traffic congestion just doesn't exist. The weather's great (okay, it is humid in the summer).
Meridian owns a 3,300-acre park situated on three lakes, which includes Long Creek Reservoir and Lakeview Golf Course. This beautiful, relatively primitive park features nature trails, jogging and walking track, horseback riding, picnic facilities, paddle boats, boat ramps and fishing.
Dunn Falls a 65-foot waterfall is located in Enterprise. This was once used as a power source for a gristmill and for the manufacture of Stetson hats. Historic Carrol Richardson Gristmill is open for tours
. Area features include a natural wildlife refuge, picnic areas, barbecue grills, gristmill pond, hiking and swimming area.
What are you waiting for? Meridian is one of the prettiest, and most affordable areas in the state of Mississippi! With a great climate, and true southern hospitality, this is a wonderful choice for any family.
Housing Cost
Home prices will not bring sticker shock. A 1,000 square foot home with two or three bedrooms can sell for as little as $30,000! A larger home, with over 3,000 square feet, on an acre, with four bedrooms will only set the discerning buyer back $160,000.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $77,427
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 38,232. Meridian covers 45.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 340 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 39301, 39302, 39303, 39304, 39305, 39307, 39309 - Area code: 601
Weather
Meridian, 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 92.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Meridian is 58.65 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.93 Inches.
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