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Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune is a city of 11,900 people in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
Why visit Picayune
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Acadiana Cinema, Carver Museum, Millbrook Golf & Country Club and Splash Pad.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Picayune
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Picayune
Picayune is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,885 at the 2020 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) from New Orleans, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport–Biloxi. The Stennis Space Center is 10 miles (16 km) away.
From the Wikipedia article Picayune, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium · 1.8 mi
Splash Pad
Apr-Sep: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-20:00; Oct-Mar: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-18:00
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes26
Creekside Coffee Cafe
Cafe · 0.9 mi
1020 MS 43 N, Picayune
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Ciao King Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
Tu-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30; Mo off
Italian Grill
Restaurant · 2.2 mi
Mo 16:00-20:00; We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00; Tu off
14 more on the map.
History
The word "picayune" was the name of a Spanish coin, worth half a real or 1/16 of a Spanish dollar (6.25 cents). Its name derives from the French "picaillon", which is itself from the Provençal "picaioun", the name of an unrelated small copper coin from Savoy. By extension, picayune can mean "trivial" or "of little value".
Picayune was incorporated in 1904, and was named by Eliza Jane Poitevent Nicholson in late 1883 or early 1884. She was the owner and publisher of The Daily Picayune, a newspaper named for the coin.
The local post office contained a mural, subsequently covered over, Lumber Region of Mississippi, painted by Donald H. Robertson in 1940. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.
From the History section of Picayune, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship34
Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
500 rosa, picayune
St James AME
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.3 mi
700 Jones Street, Picayune
Trinity Outreach Ministries
Church · Nondenominational · 1.3 mi
502 Jarrell Street, Picayune
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
South Side Lower Elementary School
School · 1.7 mi
400 South Beech Street, Picayune
Healthcare9
Map of Picayune
124 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 38°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 41°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Picayune (2 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
Pearl River County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-08-03: Tropical Storm Arthur (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
- 2020-10-28: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Poplarville-Pearl River County Airport (M13) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Slidell 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Bogalusa 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Bay St. Louis 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Covington 26 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Mandeville 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Long Beach 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
- New Orleans 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Gulfport 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Biloxi 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Metairie 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street in Picayune, Ente75 ( talk ), Public domain
- Picayune City Hall - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Southbound Crescent at Picayune, July 2011, Loco Steve from Orpington, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Amtrak Crescent departing Picayune, April 2010, Loco Steve from Orpington, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Picayune, MS 39466, USA - panoramio (8), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Picayune, MS 39466, USA - panoramio (6), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Picayune, MS 39466, USA - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Picayune, MS 39466, USA - panoramio (7), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- North Picayune - panoramio (1), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- North Picayune - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Picayune, MS 39466, USA - panoramio (3), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Highway 11 at Canal Street - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Goodyear Boulevard - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Highway 11 - panoramio (1), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- 3rd Avenue and Laurel Street - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Highway 43 - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Orleans Boulevard - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Claiborne Hill - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Jarrell Street - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Teddy Lane - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Teddy Lane - panoramio (1), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Power Line - panoramio (5), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Trees in the Sky - panoramio (1), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Tree - panoramio (58), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Power Line - panoramio (8), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Three Poles - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Jackson Landing Road - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Stemwood Drive - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Sunny Side Lane and Highland Drive - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Highland Drive - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Tree and Power Pole - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Power Pole - panoramio (1), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Corner of Stemwood Drive and Highland Drive - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Power Line - panoramio (7), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Power Line - panoramio (6), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Lake at The Woods - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Palestine Road and Beech Street - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Friendship Park - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
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