Leakesville, MS

Leakesville serves as the quiet, close-knit county seat of Greene County, located right along the Chickasawhay River in southeastern Mississippi. With a population of around 3,800, it offers the easygoing pace of small-town southern living surrounded by scenic pine forests. Founded back in 1826 and named after Mississippi Governor Walter Leake, the community developed around the river trade and timber industry, keeping its deep roots and welcoming atmosphere alive today.

Families moving to the area will find local schools centered right in town, with Greene County Elementary, Junior High, and High School serving neighborhood students. Daily life tends to center around the county courthouse, local shops, and easy access to the river for fishing and boating. Positioned at the crossroads of Highways 57 and 63, Leakesville gives residents a straightforward drive to nearby towns like Lucedale or down toward the Gulf Coast while maintaining a peaceful home base.