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Nettleton, Mississippi

Nettleton is a city of 1,853 people in Lee County, Mississippi.

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Population1,853 -19.2% since 2019
CountyLee County
Elevation259 ft 79 m
Land area4.0 sq mi
ZIP code38858
Nearest airportTupelo Regional Airport (TUP) 15 mi

Why visit Nettleton

Townapedia lists 1 place to eat in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.

About Nettleton

Nettleton is a city in Lee and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The population was 1,935 at the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1888, the town was named after George Henry Nettleton, president of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad (KCM&B).

From the Wikipedia article Nettleton, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Restaurants and cafes1

Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi

234 Main Street, Nettleton

Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00

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Churches and places of worship8

First Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi

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Jones Chapel Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi

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Nettleton Presbyterian Church

Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi

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New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church

Church · Baptist

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South Nettleton Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi

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Spring Hill Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi

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Victory Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi

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Nettleton United Methodist Church

Church · 0.7 mi

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Shopping1

Piggly Wiggly

Grocery

7195 Will Robbins Road, Nettleton

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Gas and EV charging3

Chevron

Gas station · 0.6 mi

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Dollar General

Gas station · 0.6 mi

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Shell

Gas station · 0.4 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries8

Map of Nettleton

21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 5.2 in of rainFebruary: 5.3 in of rainMarch: 5.6 in of rainApril: 5.5 in of rainMay: 5.3 in of rainJune: 4.8 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.8 in of rainOctober: 4.3 in of rainNovember: 4.6 in of rainDecember: 6.1 in of rainJanuary: 53°FFebruary: 57°FMarch: 66°FApril: 75°FMay: 83°FJune: 90°FJuly: 92°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 88°FOctober: 77°FNovember: 65°FDecember: 56°FJanuary: 32°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 43°FApril: 51°FMay: 60°FJune: 68°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 70°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 51°FNovember: 41°FDecember: 35°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan53°F32°F5.2 in0.0 in
Feb57°F35°F5.3 in0.0 in
Mar66°F43°F5.6 in0.0 in
Apr75°F51°F5.5 in0.0 in
May83°F60°F5.3 in0.0 in
Jun90°F68°F4.8 in0.0 in
Jul92°F72°F4.7 in0.0 in
Aug92°F70°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep88°F64°F3.8 in0.0 in
Oct77°F51°F4.3 in0.0 in
Nov65°F41°F4.6 in0.0 in
Dec56°F35°F6.1 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Verona Exp Stn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$41,842median household income
$119,900median home value
$933median monthly rent
42.9median age
6.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%of homes are owner-occupied
26.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1817%18 to 3418%35 to 6445%65 and over19%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Lee County has had 17 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)
  • 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.

  • Amory 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
  • Tupelo 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
  • Fulton 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
  • Houston 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
  • Guntown 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
  • Baldwyn 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
  • Red Bay 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
  • Hamilton 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
  • Booneville 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
  • Columbus 42 mi south, about 1 h by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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