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Ovett
MississippiCDP
Total population
333
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
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Overview
Ovett is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in southeastern Jones County, Mississippi. Ovett is part of the Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Ovett had a population of 183.
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History
It was first established as a sawmill town in the early 20th century. Ovett is located on the former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was once home to six general stores, a blacksmith, pharmacy, three lumber companies, and two grocery stores. It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 183. Camp Sister Spirit, a feminist retreat, is located in Ovett.
Geography
Ovett is located just west of the De Soto National Forest and Highway 15. The community has a post office with the ZIP code 39464.
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Demographics & economy
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Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Ovett, MS from NOAA NWS API.
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Health (adults)
Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).
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Recent natural events nearby
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Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).
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Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2018-12-28 12:00 UTC.
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Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • NOAA National Weather Service
- • Wikidata
- • USGS NWIS (water data)
- • CDC PLACES
- • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
- • Wikipedia Pageviews API
- • NASA EONET