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About Kiln
Set in the southern part of Mississippi, Kiln is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Kiln is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 13.16 square miles.
📰 Kiln News Today
- Disaster service centers for Tropical Storm Arthur opening in Mississippi WGNO · Aug 16
- New video shows floodwater rushing over roads in Kiln, Mississippi WDSU · Jun 19
- Janice Coles Obituary (2026) - Kiln, MS - Baylous Funeral Home - Picayune Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Jourdan River flooding forces evacuations, cuts off Hwy. 603 access near Kiln WLOX · Jun 19
- Rising river cuts off Mississippi subdivision as residents flee by boat fox8live.com · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kiln Unique
- The only place in America named Kiln — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kiln
- The Porch at Lazy Magnolia — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Kiln
- EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HANCOCK COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CEN
- HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL
- HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL
- HANCOCK NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area13.16 sq mi
Coordinates30.4184, -89.4298