Living in Winston County, Mississippi

By Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR® · Reviewed

What it's like living in Winston County, Mississippi: local highlights near Louisville, getting around, home prices and $0 down eligibility.

Short answer

Louisville is the county seat, with Lake Tiak-O'Khata nearby. Nanih Waiya, a sacred mound of the Choctaw people, is in the county. Part of the Tombigbee National Forest lies nearby. Much of the county is USDA-eligible for $0 down.

Key takeaways

  • Louisville is the county seat, with Lake Tiak-O'Khata nearby.
  • Nanih Waiya, a sacred mound of the Choctaw people, is in the county.
  • Part of the Tombigbee National Forest lies nearby.
Winston County, Mississippi (county seat: Louisville).

Highlights

  • Louisville is the county seat, with Lake Tiak-O'Khata nearby.
  • Nanih Waiya, a sacred mound of the Choctaw people, is in the county.
  • Part of the Tombigbee National Forest lies nearby.

Homes and prices

32 homes were for sale in USDA-eligible parts of Winston County under $325,000 as of October 8, 2026. Browse them on the county page or ask Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR®, to send matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Winston County?

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Louisville

Is Winston County USDA-eligible?

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Much of it. Check each address on the USDA map.