Latimer, Mississippi

About Latimer

Latimer is a small unincorporated community in southeastern Mississippi.

Officially, Latimer is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 16.28 square miles.

📰 Latimer News Today

• Jackson County deputy stable after multivehicle crash in Latimer WLOX · May 18
• Anna Belle Cox Obituary Apr 25, 2026 bradfordokeefe.com · Apr 25
• MS Coast deputy injured in four-vehicle crash identified, recovering Sun Herald · May 20
• Adam McCollom Obituary (2026) - Ocean Springs, MS - Southern Mississippi Funeral Services Legacy obituary · Mar 16
• UPDATE: Stephen Earl Drive fire fully contained, Mississippi Forestry Commission says WLOX · Mar 28

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What Makes Latimer Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

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🗺️ Map of Latimer

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