Lake, MS
- Elevation
- 440 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Lake is a quiet, tight-knit town of roughly 500 residents sitting along Interstate 20 in central Mississippi. Straddling the border between Scott and Newton counties, it offers a relaxed rural setting where neighbors know each other and the pace of life stays unhurried. The local library and Lake Middle School serve as familiar community hubs, while nearby towns like Forest and Newton handle major shopping, healthcare, and dining.
Because the town crosses the county line, school zoning depends on which side of Lake you settle in, connecting families to either the Scott County or Newton County school systems. East Central Community College is also nearby in Decatur for higher education and vocational programs. For prospective movers seeking affordable space, quiet roads, and easy highway commutes across the region, Lake is a comfortable and practical small-town base.
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