Merit, Mississippi
Merit: a city in Simpson County, Mississippi.
About
Merit is a city located in the county of Simpson in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Merit
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Simpson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.9279,-89.9087 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:02:37 (8th November 2026) |
| Weather | 38℉ Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost 7-days weather |
Geography
Merit is located at 31°55'41"N 89°54'31"W (31.9279400, -89.9086900).
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Weather
38°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
0 to 5 mph N
Saturday Night
Patchy frost after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Merit, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382461 | Academy of Hair Design-Pearl | Pearl (MS) | 39208 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Merit, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Merit.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Post Office | Mendenhall (MS) | 39114 |
Other cities in Simpson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Simpson County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Magee | 4,094 | City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Mendenhall | 2,393 | City in Mississippi |