Verona, Mississippi
Verona is a city of 2,748 people in Lee County, Mississippi, founded in April 16, 1857.
Why visit Verona
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Verona
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Verona
Verona is a City in Lee County, Mississippi. The population was 2,792 at the 2020 census, down from 3,006 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Verona, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship9
History
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad built a line through Verona around July 1860, with the town being chartered shortly thereafter on July 18, 1860.
During the Civil War, Verona was a Confederate supply depot and training camp. On December 25, 1864, Verona was raided by Federal Brigadier-General Benjamin Grierson's cavalry. In 1876, the first bank in Lee County (later known as BancorpSouth) was chartered here. Peoples Bank and the Bank of Mississippi also have roots in Verona. Elvis Presley's parents were married here in 1933.
From the History section of Verona, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare1
Map of Verona
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Verona Exp Stn (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
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, 6 miles away.
- Shannon 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Tupelo 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Nettleton 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Saltillo 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Okolona 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Pontotoc 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Guntown 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Fulton 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Amory 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Baldwyn 22 mi north, about 36 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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