Southaven, a city located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee.

Just south of the Tennessee state line, Southaven is known as the "Top of Mississippi."

But this nickname is based on more than mere geography. Southaven is a special place. Excellent schools, a five-county public library system, active churches, superb public serces and an amazing sense of community embrace Southaven in a world removed from metropolitan hassles.

Whenever Southaven residents feel the need to leave their relaxed neighborhoods, though, the big-city amenities of Memphis are minutes away.

When you're really ready to live it up, it's less than a half-hour drive to the casinos in Tunica County, Mississippi.

Blackjack, roulette, slots ­ they've got it all. You can also enjoy delicious dining and great shows including the likes of Jay Leno.

In recent years, Southaven has experienced almost explosive growth. As well as seeing a major influx of middle income familes, Southaven has become a major retail hub. Several big box retailers, auto dealers, and specialty stores have made Southaven home. The city also hosts the DeSoto Civic Center, a large venue for sporting a musical events and one of Mississippi's largest hospitals, Baptist DeSoto, which is in the final stages of building a 12-story hospital tower.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $119,900

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 41,295. Southaven covers 33.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 320 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 38671, 38672

Weather

Southaven, 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 92.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Southaven is 54.65 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is April with an average rainfall of 5.79 Inches.

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