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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.