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Longview, MS
Census-designated place in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
Population
211
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
127
ZIP codes
0
Longview and its ZIP codes
Longview at a glance
- Longview is about 2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oktibbeha County. PPP loans are for Longview.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,033
20,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,064
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $6,920 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Longview, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Longview, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Longview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StarkvilleCity | 6.5 mi | 27.8 |
| SturgisTown | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Mississippi StateCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| PhebaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| MabenTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| MathistonTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| AckermanTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| ArtesiaTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CrawfordTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| West PointCity | 20 mi | 20.9 |
| LouisvilleCity | 21 mi | 15.1 |
| EuporaCity | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| ManteeVillage | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| WeirTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| WalthallVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Longview, MS in?
- Longview is in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Longview, MS?
- About 211 people live in Longview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Longview?
- Nearby places include Starkville (6.5 mi), Sturgis (8.1 mi), Mississippi State (8.2 mi), Pheba (13 mi), Maben (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023