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Lake, Mississippi
Town · Population 468 · #204 in Mississippi
About Lake
Lake, MS is a tiny community located in central Mississippi with an estimated population of 468.
Lake holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.06 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 92 residents per square mile.
📰 Lake News Today
- Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation to host seventh annual Trunk-or-Treat at Arkabutla Lake DeSoto County News · Aug 18
- Man arrested on felony sex charges in Horn Lake, MS WREG.com · Jul 31
- Harlye Mikel Wicker Obituary (2026) - Lake, MS - Wolf Funeral Services - Lake Legacy obituary · Jul 30
- 4003 W Lake Rd, Jackson, MS 39212 Realtor.com · Aug 5
- Lake Erie crushed by errors, missed opportunities in loss to Mississippi Mud Monsters Morning Journal · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Lake
- LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
- LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)468
Rank in state#204 of 299
Land area5.06 sq mi
Density92/sq mi
Coordinates32.3300, -89.3144