Iuka, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iuka, Mississippi
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Location of Iuka, Mississippi
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 Iuka, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Tishomingo | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.70 sq mi (25.12 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.69 sq mi (25.11 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,139 | ||
| • Density | 323.81/sq mi (125.03/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
38852
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| Area code(s) | 662 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-35300 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404773 | ||
Iuka is a city in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States. It is the county seat, which means it is the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 3,139 people lived there. Iuka is also very close to Woodall Mountain, which is the highest point in Mississippi!
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A Look at Iuka's Past
Iuka was built on the site of an old Chickasaw village. The city's name, "Iuka," comes from the name of one of the chiefs of that village. A scout named David Hubbard founded the town.
New settlers arrived in 1857 when the Memphis and Charleston Railroad was built. Before the American Civil War, Iuka had a college for girls, a military school for boys, and a nice hotel. The Civil War caused a lot of damage. A big battle, called the Battle of Iuka, happened here on September 19, 1862. Many soldiers were hurt or killed during this battle.
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After the Civil War, the Iuka Normal Institute was built here. This was the first teacher training school in the southern states. It took many years for the town to fully recover. Things started to get better when the Tennessee Valley Authority built the Pickwick Landing Dam and Pickwick Lake.
In 1904, something special happened. Water from Iuka's natural mineral springs won first prize! It was named the purest and best mineral water at the World's Fair in St. Louis.
Where is Iuka?
Iuka is located in the northeast part of Mississippi. U.S. Route 72 goes through the southern part of the city. This road connects Iuka to Cherokee, Alabama, to the southeast, and Burnsville, Mississippi, to the northwest. Mississippi Highway 25 runs near downtown. It goes north towards Red Sulphur Springs, Tennessee, and south to Tishomingo, Mississippi.
The United States Census Bureau says that Iuka covers about 9.7 square miles (25.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Iuka's Weather
Iuka has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Iuka, Mississippi | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
54 (12) |
62 (17) |
72 (22) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
90 (32) |
84 (29) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
52 (11) |
71 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
37 (3) |
44 (7) |
54 (12) |
62 (17) |
66 (19) |
65 (18) |
57 (14) |
44 (7) |
37 (3) |
29 (−2) |
46 (8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.3 (130) |
5.1 (130) |
5.9 (150) |
5 (130) |
5.9 (150) |
4.2 (110) |
4.2 (110) |
4 (100) |
4.2 (110) |
3.6 (91) |
5.5 (140) |
6.8 (170) |
59.7 (1,520) |
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People of Iuka
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 845 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,019 | 20.6% | |
| 1900 | 882 | −13.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,221 | 38.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,306 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,441 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,664 | 15.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,527 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,010 | 31.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,389 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,846 | 19.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,122 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,059 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,028 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,139 | 3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,139 people living in Iuka. There were 1,244 households and 727 families. Most residents were White (87.1%), followed by Black or African American (5.99%).
What Iuka Does
A big company in Iuka is Alliant Techsystems. This company makes things for aerospace and defense.
Iuka is also home to a very unique place: the Apron Museum! It is the only museum in the United States that is all about aprons.
Fun Places in Iuka
Iuka has several parks and places for recreation:
- J. P. Coleman State Park
- Mineral Springs Park
- Jaybird Park
- Iuka Dixie Youth Baseball Fields
- Iuka Softball Complex
- Iuka Youth Soccer Fields
Learning in Iuka
Iuka is part of the Tishomingo County School District. Students attend:
- Tishomingo County High School
- Iuka Middle School
- Iuka Elementary School
Iuka's Media
Radio Stations
- WKZU "Kudzu 104.9"
- W278CL 103.5
- W226AJ 93.1
- WOWL "FUN 91.9"
- WADI 95.3 "The Bee"
TV Stations
- WRMG "TV-12"
Getting Around Iuka
Roads and Rails
- U.S. Route 72
- Mississippi Highway 25
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- Kansas City Southern Railway
Air Travel
- Iuka Airport
Healthcare
- North Mississippi Medical Center - Iuka
Libraries
- Iuka Public Library
See also
In Spanish: Iuka (Misisipi) para niños
