Waveland, Mississippi
Waveland is a city of 7,062 people in Hancock County, Mississippi, founded in 1972.
Why visit Waveland
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Beacon Theatres, Old Bay St. Louis Historic District, Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum and Buccaneer State Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Waveland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waveland
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city of Waveland was incorporated in 1972. As of the 2020 census, Waveland had a population of 7,210.
From the Wikipedia article Waveland, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Old Bay St. Louis Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States
Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
Art museum in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
405 Highway 90, Waveland
Mo-Fr 06:30-23:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
456 Highway 90, Waveland
Mo-We 09:00-01:00; Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 09:00-01:00
History
Andrew Jackson once lived and owned land in Waveland on what is now known as Jackson Ridge. Much of Jackson Ridge later became Buccaneer State Park.
From the History section of Waveland, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Ann Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
5858 Lower Bay Road, Bay Saint Louis
Saint Clare Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
236 South Beach Boulevard, Waveland
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
South Hancock Elementary School
School · 3.8 mi
6590 Lakeshore Road, Bay St. Louis
Healthcare3
Map of Waveland
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 42°F | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 44°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 51°F | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 58°F | 5.6 in |
| May | 82°F | 66°F | 5.8 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 72°F | 6.5 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 74°F | 7.7 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 74°F | 5.9 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 70°F | 5.7 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waveland Hcn (1 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
Hancock 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)
- 2024-06-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Bay St. Louis 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Diamondhead 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Pass Christian 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- DeLisle 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Long Beach 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Gulfport 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Lyman 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Pearl River 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Slidell 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Picayune 23 mi northwest, about 37 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
- Waveland Elementary School, Waveland, MS, Emily Cotton, CC0
- ISS060-E-55163 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-94343 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-94344 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Yun Long Buffet - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. - Flickr - -RodrixParedes, Rodrigo Paredes from Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, CC BY 2.0
- Old Cazaubon Farm, Marty B, CC BY-SA 2.0
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