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Water Valley, Mississippi
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Main Street in Water Valley is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Water Valley, Mississippi
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 Water Valley, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Yalobusha | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.01 sq mi (18.16 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.01 sq mi (18.15 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,380 | |
| • Density | 482.24/sq mi (186.19/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38965
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| Area code(s) | 662 | |
| FIPS code | 28-78000 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0679365 | |
Water Valley is a city located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,392 people lived there. It is one of the two main towns, called "county seats," in Yalobusha County. Long ago, it was an important place for railroad repair shops.
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Water Valley's Location and Size
Water Valley is located in the state of Mississippi. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 7.0 square miles (18.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Water Valley's Climate
The climate of a place describes its usual weather over a long time. Water Valley has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Water Valley.
| Climate data for Water Valley, Mississippi (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1900–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
83 (28) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
81 (27) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.6 (11.4) |
57.4 (14.1) |
66.2 (19.0) |
74.2 (23.4) |
81.6 (27.6) |
88.2 (31.2) |
90.4 (32.4) |
91.2 (32.9) |
86.2 (30.1) |
76.0 (24.4) |
64.2 (17.9) |
55.2 (12.9) |
73.6 (23.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.2 (5.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
53.1 (11.7) |
60.9 (16.1) |
69.6 (20.9) |
77.2 (25.1) |
80.0 (26.7) |
79.8 (26.6) |
73.7 (23.2) |
62.6 (17.0) |
51.3 (10.7) |
43.9 (6.6) |
61.5 (16.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
32.1 (0.1) |
40.0 (4.4) |
47.6 (8.7) |
57.6 (14.2) |
66.2 (19.0) |
69.6 (20.9) |
68.4 (20.2) |
61.3 (16.3) |
49.1 (9.5) |
38.3 (3.5) |
32.6 (0.3) |
49.4 (9.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−13 (−25) |
9 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
33 (1) |
45 (7) |
50 (10) |
49 (9) |
33 (1) |
24 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
−4 (−20) |
−13 (−25) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.32 (135) |
5.14 (131) |
5.32 (135) |
6.31 (160) |
5.08 (129) |
5.12 (130) |
4.88 (124) |
3.96 (101) |
3.55 (90) |
3.66 (93) |
4.56 (116) |
5.67 (144) |
58.57 (1,488) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.8 (2.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.2 (3.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.2 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 9.2 | 95.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
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Population of Water Valley
The word "demographics" means the study of a population. This includes how many people live somewhere and what groups they belong to.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,220 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,832 | 27.6% | |
| 1900 | 3,813 | 34.6% | |
| 1910 | 4,275 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,315 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,738 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,340 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,213 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,206 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,285 | 2.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,146 | 26.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,610 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,677 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,392 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,380 | −0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Water Valley's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States Census counted 3,380 people living in Water Valley. There were 1,336 households and 818 families in the city. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Water Valley in 2020.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 1,778 | 52.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,447 | 42.81% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 102 | 3.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 1.15% |
Schools in Water Valley
The schools in Water Valley are managed by the Water Valley School District. This district makes sure that students in the city get their education.
Famous People from Water Valley
Many interesting people have come from Water Valley. Here are a few:
- Hubert Creekmore (1907–1966), a well-known author.
- James A. Ford (1911–1968), an archaeologist who studied ancient cultures.
- Lloyd L. Gaines, a person who was part of an important court case about equal rights.
- Kevin Horan, an attorney and a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
- Casey Jones (1864–1900), a famous railroad engineer.
- John William Meece, (1843–1924), who was a member of the Mississippi Legislature in 1911.
- Bryant Mix (born 1974), a professional football player in the NFL.
- Ray Terrell (1919–1997), a veteran of World War II and a professional football player.
See also
In Spanish: Water Valley (Misisipi) para niños
