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Starkville
is located in Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,888. The Mississippi State University is located directly east of the city. Starkville is also an anchor of the Golden Triangle region of northeast Mississippi, which also includes Columbus and West Point. As of the fall of 2011, Mississippi State University was the state's largest university with 20,424 and a staff of 1,300. The city of Starkville is home many, many attractions, entertainment, museums and festivals. The Magnolia Film Festival, held every February, is the oldest film festival in the state. Other major events include the Dudy Gras Parade, Cotton District Arts Festival, Super Bulldog Weekend, Old Main Music Festival, Ragtime & Jazz Music Festival, the King Cotton Crawfish Boil and the Bulldog Bash. The Cotton District in Starkville is the first "new urbanism" development in the world. The walkable neighborhood of the Cotton District contains buildings of Greek Revival, Classical and Victorian, and many restaurants, bars and thousands of unique residential units. The Downtown Starkville Arts Walk is a self-guided walking tour that starts in the Cotton District and goes through downtown Starkville. Other places to see include the Oktibbeha Heritage Museum, the Templeton Music Museum, the Cully Cobb Museum, and the John Grisham Room at the Mitchell Memorial Library in the university. (Author John Grisham was from Starkville). For outdoor recreation there's Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge and John Starr Forest, which offer hiking, fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, hunting and picnicking. This is but a sampling of all that's awaiting you in the city of Starkville, Mississippi.
Surrounding areas: West Point, Mississippi (14.6 mi), Brooksville, Mississippi (20.2 mi), Barge Lake, Mississippi (21.8 mi), Ackerman, Mississippi (22.6 mi), Columbus, Mississippi (22.8 mi), Eupora, Mississippi (26.6 mi)
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Starkville Vacation Rentals
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Starkville Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Suites | 801 Russell St | Starkville, MS | | (662) 324-9595 | | Days Inn & Suites | 119 Hwy 12 W | Starkville, MS | | (662) 324-5555 | | Hampton Inn Starkville | 700 Hwy 12 East | Starkville, MS | | (662) 324-1333 | | Holiday Inn - Starkville | | Starkville, MS | | (662) 323-6161 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 110 B Hwy 12 West | Starkville, MS | | (800) 465-4329 | | Holiday Inn University Center - Starkville | 403 Hwy 12 @ Montgomery St | Starkville, MS | | (662) 323-6161 | | Days Inn - West Point | 1025 Hwy 45 N Alt | West Point, MS | 14.6 mi. | (662) 494-1995 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1190 Hwy 45 Alt South | West Point, MS | 14.6 mi. | (662) 494-7090 | | Best Western Executive Inn - Columbus | 303 Shoney Dr | Columbus, MS | 22.6 mi. | (800) 528-1234 | | Comfort Inn | 1210 Hwy 45 N | Columbus, MS | 22.8 mi. | (662) 329-2422 | | Ramada Inn - Columbus | 506 Hwy 45 N | Columbus, MS | 22.8 mi. | (662) 328-5202 | | Hampton Inn | 2015 Military Rd | Columbus, MS | 23.7 mi. | (662) 328-6720 | | Wingate Inn (74360- Columbus | 129 Brickerton St | Columbus, MS | 23.7 mi. | (662) 327-9999 | | Best Western Red Hills Inn - Louisville | 201 Hwy 15 North Byp | Louisville, MS | 26.4 mi. | (662) 773-9090 | | Lake Tiak O'khata - Louisville | Smyth Rd | Louisville, MS | 26.4 mi. | (662) 773-7853 | | Lake Tiak-o-khata Motel - Louisville | | Louisville, MS | 26.4 mi. | (662) 773-7853 | | Oak Tree Inn - Macon | | Macon, MS | 28.1 mi. | (662) 726-5835 |
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Starkville Weather & Climate
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West-central Mississippi has a subtropical climate that is warm and wet year round. There is a mild change of seasons with hot, humid summers, short, sunny winters and transitional autumn and springs. This region experiences rain showers and humidity year-round, although it's mostly felt during summer when heat combined humidity makes it uncomfortable. The weather can be unpredictable in west-central Mississippi, and cold spells have been experienced in winter, but snowfall is rare. The best time to visit the area is between February and April, when the heat and humidity are not at peak levels. June is the start of hurricane season, but mostly affects areas closer to the coast. Tornadoes are another possibility.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
51°F |
31°F |
5.70 in. |
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| February |
57°F |
34°F |
4.85 in. |
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| March |
65°F |
42°F |
6.07 in. |
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| April |
73°F |
49°F |
5.62 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
59°F |
4.88 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
66°F |
4.03 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
70°F |
4.35 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
68°F |
3.33 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
62°F |
3.48 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
50°F |
3.35 in. |
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| November |
64°F |
42°F |
4.66 in. |
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| December |
55°F |
34°F |
5.13 in. |
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Starkville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Golden Triangle Regional airport (GTR) located about 13 miles east of Starkville, the Tupelo Regional airport (TUP) located approximately 56 miles north of Starkville in Tupelo, Mississippi, the Grenada Municipal airport (GNF) located roughly 62 miles northwest of Starkville in Grenada, Mississippi, the Tuscaloosa Regional airport (TCL) located around 71 miles east of Starkville in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and finally the Greenwood Leflore airport (GWO) located about 73 miles west of Starkville in Greenwood, Mississippi.
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Starkville Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Guin Waterpark | Guin | AL | 63.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mississippi State University Golf Club | Starkville | MS | | | | Elm Lake Golf Course | Columbus | MS | 23.1 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Columbus | MS | 23.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Lowndes State Park | | MS | 30.5 mi. | | | Nanih Waya State Park | | MS | 37.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Aliceville Museum | Aliceville | AL | 44.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Jackson Zoological Park | Jackson | MS | 112.3 mi. | |
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