New Site is a community in Prentiss County, Mississippi, home to about 120 people across 2.6 square miles. Its ZIP code is 38859.
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| Nearest major airport | Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)97 miles away |
|---|---|
| Closer regional airport | Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)28 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Memphis, TN98 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Dallas, TX496 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of New Site; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
It’s the 392nd largest of 420 towns in Mississippi by population.
Prentiss County grew from 15,788 residents in 1900 to 25,008 in 2020.
Prentiss County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 89°F in summer, and winter lows average 29°F. About 60.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 1 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Booneville, MS weather station (12 miles away).
5,563 jobs at 482 businesses in Prentiss County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Nearest hospitals
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Public schools here are run by Prentiss County School District. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Site High SchoolNew Site | 9–12 | 239 | Public | 2.7 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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