West Point, Mississippi
West Point is a city of 9,900 people in Clay County, Mississippi.
Why visit West Point
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Tibbee School and Old Waverly.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in West Point
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Point
West Point is a city in Clay County, Mississippi, United States, in the Golden Triangle region of the state. The population was 10,105 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Clay County and the principal city of the West Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Columbus-West Point Combined Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article West Point, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Tibbee School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
One-room schoolhouse in Clay County, Mississippi, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
History
A post office at West Point was built on September 22nd, 1846.
The city was incorporated on November 20th, 1858, around the same time that the Mobile and Ohio Railroad built a line through the city.
From the History section of West Point, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship33
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
26707 East Main Street, West Point
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Church Hill Elementary School
School · 1.0 mi
2050 W Church Hill Road, West Point
Healthcare1
Map of West Point
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 6.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for State Univ Hcn (12 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
Clay County has had 21 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)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Mississippi State 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Starkville 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Columbus 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- New Hope 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Amory 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Houston 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Okolona 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Nettleton 33 mi north, about 53 min by car
- Vernon 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Macon 34 mi south, about 55 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
- City Hall, West Point, MS 01, Bazonka, CC BY-SA 4.0
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