Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Mendenhall, MS
—Median listing price
SimpsonArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Mendenhall
Mendenhall is the county seat of Simpson County on US-49, about 35 miles southeast of Jackson, with roughly 2,500 residents. Founded around 1900 as "Edna" (for developer Philip Didlake's wife), it was renamed for Thomas L.
Home prices in Mendenhall
Home prices in Mendenhall vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mendenhall
- Simpson County Courthouse — the 1907 "most beautiful courthouse in Mississippi."
- Main Street and the Coke Building (1928).
- Simpson General Hospital area.
- Simpson County Heritage Trail stops.
Commuting from Mendenhall
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~40–45 minutes northwest via US-49 (about 35 miles).
Schools in Mendenhall
Public schools: Simpson County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Mendenhall FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mendenhall, MS?
Home prices in Mendenhall vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Mendenhall, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~40–45 minutes northwest via US-49 (about 35 miles). - Which school district serves Mendenhall, MS?
Mendenhall is served by Simpson County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.