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Starkville
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Starkville is a lively college town in northeastern Mississippi, best known as the home of Mississippi State University. Mixing Southern hospitality with a youthful energy, it boasts a mix of cultural attractions, local cuisine, and lively events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
24,360
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.45°, -88.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,060
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
97
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
7.0°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-12.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1451 mm
Internet Speed
214 Mbps
Upload
218 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GTR
Distance
21 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 1 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 73/100.
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