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Soso is a small community located in Jones County in southern Mississippi. The population is approximately 370 residents. Soso is near the larger town of Laurel in Jones County. Both are part of the region known as the Pine Belt. Soso contains one grocery store, two dollar stores, one restaurant (Mrs. Rees Grill), and two gas stations. Several churches are located in the area. The area around Soso is lovely with grand old oaks and historic homes and plantations. Nearby Laurel offers Mississippi's oldest art museum, the Lauren Roger Museum of Art. The city of Laurel has also become known as a prime retirement town, and has the distinction of being one of only 21 Certified Retirement Cities in the state of Mississippi. It was rated on affordable cost of living, low taxes, low crime rate, access to quality medical care, recreation, educational and cultural opportunities, and on being a warm and welcoming community. Laurel offers several hotels and motels and a wide range of restaurants. Whether you're looking for fine dining, fast food or a casual bar & grill, Laurel has it, along with warm, efficient service.

Surrounding areas: Laurel, Mississippi (9.5 mi), Seminary, Mississippi (18.8 mi), Mt Olive, Mississippi (22.4 mi), Hattiesburg, Mississippi (29.7 mi), Pachuta, Mississippi (30.1 mi), West Hattiesburg, Mississippi (30.8 mi), Richton, Mississippi (34.4 mi)

Soso Vacation Rentals




Soso Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Econo Lodge - Laurel123 N 16TH AveLaurel, MS8.5 mi.(601) 428-4242
Super 8 Motel123 Sixteen Ave NLaural, MS8.8 mi.(601) 426-6585
Comfort Suites - Laurel1820 Jefferson StLaurel, MS8.8 mi.(601) 422-0500
Holiday Inn Express - Laurel1608 Jefferson StLaurel, MS8.9 mi.(601) 422-0500
Hampton Inn309 S 16th AveLaurel, MS9.1 mi.(601) 425-4455
Quality Inn305 S 16TH AveLaurel, MS9.1 mi.(601) 428-4242
Ramada Inn Conference Center1105 Sawmill RdLaurel, MS9.4 mi.(601) 649-9100
Best Western Ellisville Inn1102 Hwy 29 NorthEllisville, MS11.5 mi.(601) 477-8082
Best Western Collins Inn & Suites8 Grandview DrCollins, MS18.2 mi.(601) 765-0800
Days Inn - CollinsHwy 49 NorthCollins, MS18.2 mi.(601) 765-6531
Comfort Inn5441 Simpson Hwy 28 WMagee, MS26.7 mi.(601) 849-2300
Super 8 Motel1471 Simpson Hwy 49Magee, MS28.2 mi.(601) 849-2049
Baymont Inn & Suites123 PLZ DrHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 264-8380
Best Western Northgate Inn - HattiesburgHwy 49Hattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 268-8816
Candlewood Suites9 Gateway DrHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 264-9666
Comfort Inn - Hattiesburg6595 Hwy 49 NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 268-2170
Comfort Inn University6541 Hwy 49 NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 264-1881
Days Inn - Hattiesburg6518 U S Hwy 49Hattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(800) 325-2525
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites10 Gateway DrHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 296-0302
Howard Johnson Inn - Hattiesburg6553 U S Hwy 49NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 268-2251
Laquinta6563 Hwy 49 NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 268-2850
Motel 6 - Hattiesburg6508 Hwy NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 544-6096
Quality Inn - Hattiesburg6528 Hwy 49 NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 544-4530
Super 86529 Us Hwy 49NHattiesburg, MS29.7 mi.(601) 264-2885
Sun Suites Of Hattiesburg121 W Park DrHattiesburg, MS29.8 mi.(601) 271-9005

Soso Weather & Climate

Southern Mississippi has a semi-tropical climate. This part of the state that's in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico tends to be humid with lots of rainfall, and very little difference between summer and winter conditions. Average rainfall per year is 56 to 60 inches, with well over 180 days of sunshine annually. Snowfall is rare in southern Mississippi. Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible in late summer and fall. However, plenty of warning time is generally given for these types of storms. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is 26 out of 100, with a higher number being more comfortable.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 57°F 35°F 6.32 in. -
February 61°F 38°F 4.59 in. -
March 69°F 45°F 6.10 in. -
April 75°F 52°F 5.19 in. -
May 82°F 60°F 5.23 in. -
June 88°F 67°F 3.96 in. -
July 91°F 71°F 5.42 in. -
August 90°F 70°F 4.16 in. -
September 86°F 64°F 4.28 in. -
October 77°F 52°F 3.28 in. -
November 67°F 43°F 4.83 in. -
December 59°F 37°F 5.24 in. -

Soso Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional airport (PIB) located about 20 miles south of Soso in Laurel Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Bobby L Chain Municipal airport (HBG) located approximately 34 miles south of Soso in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Key Field (MEI) located roughly 50 miles northeast of Soso in Meridian, Mississippi, and finally the Jackson International airport (JAN) located around 60 miles northwest of Soso in Jackson, Mississippi.

Soso Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Exchange Club ParkBrookhavenMS69.7 mi.
 
Water Parks
Atwood Water ParkMonticelloMS51.0 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Bear Creek Golf ClubLaurelMS9.7 mi.
Pine Belt National Golf ClubMoselleMS17.8 mi.
Okatoma Golf ClubCollinsMS18.1 mi.
Bay Springs Country ClubBay SpringsMS18.5 mi.
Simpson County Country ClubMageeMS27.9 mi.
Twin Pines Country ClubPetalMS28.8 mi.
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Jackson Zoological ParkJacksonMS65.2 mi.


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