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Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville is a city of 25,721 people in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, founded in 1835.

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Population25,721 +1.3% since 2019
CountyOktibbeha County
Elevation335 ft 102 m
Founded1835
Land area27.8 sq mi
ZIP code39759
Nearest airportGolden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) 14 mi

Why visit Starkville

Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 74 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Mississippi State University, Hollywood Premier Cinemas, Greensboro Street Historic District and John M. Stone Cotton Mill.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.

About Starkville

Starkville is a city in and the county seat of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, Starkville's population is 24,360, making it the 16th-most populated city in Mississippi. Starkville is the largest city in the Golden Triangle, which had a population of 175,474 in 2020, and the principal city of the Starkville–Columbus, MS CSA. Founded in 1831, the city was originally known as Boardtown for the local sawmilling operation there, but was renamed in 1837 to honor American Revolutionary War general John Stark.

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

Things to do3

Mississippi State UniversityCC BY 4.0

Mississippi State University

School · 2.3 mi

Public university near Starkville, Mississippi, United States

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Hollywood Premier Cinemas

Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi

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Amphitheater

Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi

1135 Stone Blvd.

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Museums and landmarks31

Greensboro Street Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Historic district in Mississippi, United States

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John M. Stone Cotton MillCC BY-SA 4.0

John M. Stone Cotton Mill

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

Cotton mill in Starkville, Mississppi

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Odd Fellows Cemetery

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi

African-American cemetery in Starkville, Mississippi

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Cobb Institute of Archaeology

Museum · 2.4 mi

340 Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State

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Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

Museum · 1.2 mi

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Bully Statue

Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi

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Entrance Sign

Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi

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George Perry Carillon Tower

Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi

135 Walker Rd.

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Hilbun Hall

Museum · 2.4 mi

355 Lee Boulevard

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The Statue Of Knowledge

Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi

A copper statue of a man reading a book in front of the Mississippi State University Library

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A of Miss Concrete Bent

Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi

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Bulldog Statue

Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds27

Humphrey Coliseum

Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi

55 Coliseum Blvd

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Polk-DeMent Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi

145 Lakeview Dr.

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Starkville Country Club

Golf course · 3.6 mi

1800 South Montgomery Street, Starkville

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Davis Wade Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi

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Overstreet Elementary Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Veterans Memorial Rose Garden

Park · 2.8 mi

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Moncrief Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Newell-Grissom

Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi

100 Old Bully Blvd

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The Junction

Park · 2.0 mi

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Babe Ruth Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Bell Island

Park · 2.2 mi

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Chadwick Lake Disc Golf Course

Golf course · 2.1 mi

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15 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes74

Asian Foods Restaurant

Restaurant · Asian · 0.7 mi

210 MS 12, Starkville

We,Th,Su,Mo 10:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00

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Flavors Cuisine of India

Restaurant · Indian · 0.6 mi

108 Martin Luther King Jr Drive West, Starkville

Mo,We,Th 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa,Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Tu off

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Lost Pizza Co.

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi

325 MS 12, Starkville

11:00-21:00

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McAlister's Deli

Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.4 mi

500 Russell Street, Starkville

Mo-Su 10:30-21:00

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Stromboli's

Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.1 mi

408 University Drive, Starkville

Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00; Fr 16:00-19:00

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Thai Siam

Restaurant · Thai · 0.9 mi

303 Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East, Starkville

Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00

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The Breakfast Club

Cafe · American · 0.9 mi

105 Eckford Drive, Starkville

Mo-Su 07:00-13:30

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Waffle House

Diner · American · 2.0 mi

1201 Greta Lane, Starkville

24/7

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Arepas Coffee & Bar

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Deli · 1.5 mi

102 Rue Du Grand Fromage

Su 08:00-15:00; Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00

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The Biscuit Shop

Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.0 mi

600 South Jackson Street, Starkville

06:30-14:00

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Bluto's Greek Tavern

Restaurant · Greek · 1.2 mi

511 University Drive, Starkville

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No Way Jose

Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi

125 MS 12, Starkville

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History

The Starkville area has been inhabited for over 2,100 years. Artifacts in the form of clay pot fragments and artwork dating from that time period have been found east of Starkville at the Herman Mound and Village site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The village site can be accessed from the Indian Mound Campground. The earthwork mounds were made by early Native Americans of moundbuilder cultures as part of their religious and political cosmology.

Shortly before the American Revolutionary War period, the area was inhabited by the Choccuma (or Chakchiuma) tribe. They were annihilated about that time by a rare alliance between the Choctaw and Chickasaw peoples.

From the History section of Starkville, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay12

Churches and places of worship31

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Shopping16

Gas and EV charging17

Schools, colleges and libraries22

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Healthcare8

Map of Starkville

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 5.5 in of rainFebruary: 6.2 in of rainMarch: 5.4 in of rainApril: 6.1 in of rainMay: 4.2 in of rainJune: 4.6 in of rainJuly: 4.5 in of rainAugust: 4.2 in of rainSeptember: 3.7 in of rainOctober: 3.9 in of rainNovember: 4.4 in of rainDecember: 5.3 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 59°FMarch: 67°FApril: 75°FMay: 82°FJune: 89°FJuly: 92°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 87°FOctober: 77°FNovember: 65°FDecember: 57°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 43°FApril: 51°FMay: 61°FJune: 69°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 71°FSeptember: 64°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 42°FDecember: 36°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan54°F33°F5.5 in0.3 in
Feb59°F36°F6.2 in0.2 in
Mar67°F43°F5.4 in0.0 in
Apr75°F51°F6.1 in0.0 in
May82°F61°F4.2 in0.0 in
Jun89°F69°F4.6 in0.0 in
Jul92°F72°F4.5 in0.0 in
Aug92°F71°F4.2 in0.0 in
Sep87°F64°F3.7 in0.0 in
Oct77°F52°F3.9 in0.0 in
Nov65°F42°F4.4 in0.0 in
Dec57°F36°F5.3 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for State Univ Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$42,125median household income
$299,900median home value
$916median monthly rent
26.0median age
50.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%of homes are owner-occupied
20.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1818%18 to 3444%35 to 6427%65 and over11%

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

Disaster history

Oktibbeha County has had 16 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)
  • 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

  • Mississippi State 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
  • Artesia 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
  • West Point 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
  • Maben 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
  • Mathiston 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
  • Brooksville 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
  • Ackerman 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
  • Mantee 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
  • Columbus 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
  • Louisville 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car

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

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