Nellieburg, Mississippi
Nellieburg is a community of 1,197 people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
Why visit Nellieburg
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building, Merrehope and Highland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Nellieburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nellieburg
Nellieburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,316 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Meridian.
From the Wikipedia article Nellieburg, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Mississippi, United States
Merrehope
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Mississippi, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Highland Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Park in Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Map of Nellieburg
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 5.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 5.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meridian Key Fld Gsn 72234 (5 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
Lauderdale County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Key Field (MEI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Meridian 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Collinsville 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Marion 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Livingston 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Butler 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Forest 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Carthage 50 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Macon 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Laurel 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Louisville 53 mi north, about 1 h 30 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
- Highland Park Lake, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Merrehope 1, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia ( Original text: Dudemanfellabra ( talk ) ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Dentzel Carousel 1, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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