Cleveland, Mississippi
Cleveland is a city of 10,623 people in Bolivar County, Mississippi, founded in 1869.
Why visit Cleveland
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Delta State University, Temple Adath Israel, Grammy Museum Mississippi and Cleveland Country Club.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Cleveland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cleveland
Cleveland is a city and one of two county seats of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States, the other seat being Rosedale. The Cleveland population was 11,199 as of the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Cleveland, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Delta State University
School
Regional public university located in Cleveland, Mississippi, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Temple Adath Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Mississippi
Bologna Performing Arts Center
Museum · 0.5 mi
1003 West Sunflower Road, Cleveland
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
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Restaurants and cafes43
Zoe Coffee Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
106 North Sharpe Avenue, Cleveland
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
Quinshe's B&B
Bakery · 0.5 mi
166 North Sharpe Avenue, Cleveland
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Avocado's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
405 Industrial Parkway, Cleveland
Country Platter Too
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
"Old fashioned Cooking"
700 Ruby Street, Cleveland
Hey Joe's Burgers + Beer
Restaurant · Burger · 0.5 mi
118 East Sunflower Road, Cleveand
31 more on the map.
History
Named after President Grover Cleveland, the town began formation in 1869 as people moved inland from the Mississippi River. The Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Railroad ran through the town and a portion of the railroad remains there today. Early records show the community was called Fontaine in 1884 and at some point Coleman's Station. Moses W. Coleman built the first home on the bayou in the area. In 1885, it was officially named Sims after Rueben T. Sims, who owned part of the land on which the town stood. The village of Cleveland was chartered on March 25, 1886, and the United States Post Office recognized the town as such on August 5, 1887. It was Sims's son, B.C. Sims, who was responsible for the name change to Cleveland.
The town grew steadily and by 1901 Cleveland was named the second county seat and a new courthouse was erected. Bolivar County is one of ten counties in Mississippi with two judicial districts.
From the History section of Cleveland, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
808 North Davis Avenue, Cleveland
Churches and places of worship20
St. Luke United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
1227 Deering Street, Cleveland
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare7
Cleveland Medical Mall
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
810 East Sunflower Road, Cleveland
Express Care of Mississippi
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
609 North Davis Avenue, Cleveland
Map of Cleveland
165 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 33°F | 5.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 5.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bolivar County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Renova 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Boyle 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Merigold 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Mound Bayou 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Ruleville 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Shaw 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Drew 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Shelby 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Beulah 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Sunflower 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cleveland, Mississippi, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Cleveland (Mississippi) High School, CHSWildcats, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland Historic District, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grammy Museum - Mississippi in Cleveland, Mississippi piano, Seanljohn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sculpture Garden at Bologna Performing Arts Center in Cleveland, Mississippi 1, Seanljohn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cleveland, Mississippi Post Office, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bologna Performing Arts Center, Kilobytezero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church - panoramio (2), Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adath Israel Temple Closeup, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front of Adath Israel Temple, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adath Israel Temple, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adath Israel Temple Info, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi front facing, BobCummings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grammy Museum Mississippi Blues Trail Marker, Chillin662, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Desolate Alleyway - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fireside Shop, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grover Hotel, Hamhari Brown, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grassy Right of Way - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Airport Grocery- Louisiana nachos, hot tamales, fried crawfish, Nathan Cardozo, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coal Tower Base - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roundhouse Inspection Pit - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainy Day @ the Airport - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunset @ KRNV - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rural Airport Taxiway - panoramio, Matthew Nichols, CC BY-SA 3.0
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