Louisville, Mississippi

About Louisville

Louisville is a close-knit town in eastern Mississippi, home to 5,899 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Louisville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 391 residents per square mile.

📰 Louisville News Today

• Louisville, MS home to America’s oldest man Jackson Advocate · Aug 16
• Felix Watkins Obituary (2026) - Louisville, MS - Massey Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive with Louisville ties arrested in Mississippi WDRB · Aug 15
• Safe rooms open in Mississippi due to severe weather on May 6 WJTV · May 6
• Jerry Lamar Chunn Obituary Apr 8, 2026 Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Louisville Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Louisville — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,899.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Louisville

• Carnell's Restaurant
• El Paisaje — mexican
• El Rodeo — mexican
• Market Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Louisville

• EILAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
• FAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• LOUISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• LOUISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
• NANIH WAIYA ATTENDANCE CENTER
• WINSTON LOUISVILLE VOC CENTER

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Winston Medical Center · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Louisville

🏘️ Nearby Communities