Flowood, Mississippi

About Flowood

Flowood, MS is a close-knit town located in central Mississippi with an estimated population of 10,853.

Officially, Flowood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 28.8 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 377 residents per square mile.

📰 Flowood News Today

• 2026 Flowood Mayor’s Cup to benefit Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi Darkhorse Press · Aug 18
• 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Last Chance Prize begins ahead of open house tours WLBT · Aug 14
• Larry Eugene Maynard Obituary Aug 9, 2026 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Aug 9
• Alcorn to Host Celebrity Toast and Tee Alcorn State University Athletics · Jul 31
• Freddy's Frozen Custard building in Flowood for sale. What to know - The Clarion-Ledger The Clarion-Ledger · Apr 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Flowood Unique

• The only place in America named Flowood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,853.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Flowood

• Applebee's — american
• Asahi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
• Burgers Blues & Barbeque — american
• Fresh Market Cafe
• Grant's Kitchen & Grill
• Osaka Japanese Restaurant
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Table 100
• Triple A's Barbeque — barbecue
• Waffle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Flowood

• Winner's Circle Park reviews ★
• Bay Park reviews ★
• Botanical Garden Trail reviews ★
• Flowood Nature Trail reviews ★
• Lakeshore Park reviews ★
• Lakeshore Recreation Area reviews ★
• Lakeshore dog park reviews ★
• Northwest Rankin Athletic Association Baseball park reviews ★
• Pelahatchie Recreation Area reviews ★
• Pelatachie Park reviews ★
• Pinelake Community Fields reviews ★
• Spillway Madison Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Flowood

• FLOWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL
• NORTHWEST RANKIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Merit Health River Oaks ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Merit Health Women'S Hospital
• Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare Of Ms · 24/7 ER · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Flowood

🏘️ Nearby Communities