Waynesboro, Mississippi
Waynesboro is a city of 4,518 people in Wayne County, Mississippi.
Why visit Waynesboro
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails and 9 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Waynesboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waynesboro
Waynesboro () is a city in Wayne County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Waynesboro had a population of 4,567. It is the county seat of Wayne County.
From the Wikipedia article Waynesboro, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes9
Huff n Puff
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chicken, Sandwich, Pizza, Sausage · 0.8 mi
Welcome to Huff n Puff, a savory barbecue restaurant in the heart of Waynesboro, MS, established in 2003. We pride ourselves on our...
1001 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro
Su closed, Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
906 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
914 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro
Mo-Th 05:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-21:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship14
Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
401 Mississippi Drive, Waynesboro
2 more on the map.
History
In 1854, the Mobile and Ohio Railroad was built through Wayne County, and Waynesboro Station was built about five miles north of Winchester. Around Waynesboro Station, the railroad laid the future town of Waynesboro and sold property. In 1867, Waynesboro replaced Winchester as the county seat.
The discovery of oil in Wayne County during the 1940s drove an economic and population boom. In the 1940s, Waynesboro's population more than doubled, increasing from 1,445 residents in 1940 to 3,442 residents in 1950.
Two radio stations are licensed to Waynesboro. WABO (AM) began broadcasting in 1954 and WABO-FM in 1973.
From the History section of Waynesboro, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Waynesboro
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 6.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 45°F | 5.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waynesboro 2 W Hcn (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
Wayne 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)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- State Line 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Quitman 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Richton 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Laurel 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Ellisville 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Leakesville 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Butler 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Petal 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hattiesburg 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Meridian 49 mi north, 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
- Wayne County Mississippi Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
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