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Meridian
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Meridian, Mississippi is a historic railway city with a rich music heritage and lively arts scene. Visitors enjoy its blend of Southern hospitality, cultural attractions, and lush green spaces set amid classic downtown architecture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
117,635
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.36°, -88.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$2,015
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
8.0°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-10.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1452 mm
Internet Speed
186 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEI
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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