Horn Lake, MS GIS Map
Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, with a population of about 27,795. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- DeSoto County
- Population
- 27,795
- Elevation
- 305 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9551, -90.0348
- ZIP code
- 38637
- Land area
- 16 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) south of Memphis, Tennessee. The population was 26,736 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 26,574 in 2024. making it the 13th most populous city in Mississippi.
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Cities Near Horn Lake
- Southaven, MS3 mi
- Hernando, MS9 mi
- Olive Branch, MS12 mi
- Memphis, TN13 mi
- Germantown, TN16 mi
- West Memphis, AR16 mi
- Bartlett, TN19 mi
- Marion, AR20 mi
Other Cities in DeSoto County
GIS Data for Horn Lake, MS
The Horn Lake map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Horn Lake without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Horn Lake Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
26,647
Households
10,072
Median household income
$53,311
Median age
33.5 years
Median home value
$171,400
Median gross rent
$1,435/mo
Owner-occupied homes
58.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
Below poverty level
19%
Land area
16 sq mi
Population density
1,663 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Horn Lake
Horn Lake Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
26,066
April 2020 (estimates base)
26,733
July 2024 estimate
26,574
Change 2010-2020
+2.6%
Change 2020-2024
-0.6%
Photos of Horn Lake
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Soils of Horn Lake
General soil map unit at the city center: Memphis-Adler
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 31.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 19%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Memphis22%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Memphis14%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Memphis14%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Adler12%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Eutrudepts
- Memphis12%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Memphis10%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Horn Lake
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Memphis Intl Ap, Tn weather station, elevation 254 ft, 7.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 92°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 33°F
Annual precipitation
54.9 in
Annual snowfall
2.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 51 | 56 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 89 | 92 | 92 | 86 | 75 | 63 | 53 |
| Avg low °F | 33 | 37 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 70 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 43 | 36 |
| Precip. in | 4.14 | 4.55 | 5.74 | 5.87 | 5.27 | 3.99 | 4.82 | 3.37 | 3.03 | 3.98 | 4.69 | 5.49 |
| Snow in | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Horn Lake
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for DeSoto County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 89 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Horn Lake FAQ
What county is Horn Lake in?
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Horn Lake, Mississippi is located in DeSoto County.
What is the population of Horn Lake?
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Horn Lake has a population of about 27,795, making it the number 10 of the 42 Mississippi cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Horn Lake?
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The elevation of Horn Lake is approximately 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Horn Lake?
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The ZIP code for Horn Lake is 38637.
What time zone is Horn Lake in?
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Horn Lake is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Horn Lake from Jackson?
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Horn Lake is about 184 miles from Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, in a straight line.
What cities are near Horn Lake?
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Cities near Horn Lake include Southaven, MS (3 miles); Hernando, MS (9 miles); Olive Branch, MS (12 miles); Memphis, TN (13 miles); Germantown, TN (16 miles).
Local notes for Horn Lake, MS
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