What this tracks
This dataset maps the county boundaries that make up the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Why it matters to you
If you’re considering opening a business in the region, this data shows which counties fall under Memphis’ economic sphere—helping you understand your potential customer base and competition across state lines. Residents relocating within the metro area can use this to verify which county services (like schools or property taxes) apply to a new neighborhood.
How to read this data
NAME — The county name (e.g., “Tunica”).
NAMELSAD — The full official name (e.g., “Tunica County”).
INTPTLAT/INTPTLON — The geographic center of each county (e.g., “+34.6522011, -090.3717697” for Tunica).
Try it yourself
Check which county contains a specific address by cross-referencing these boundaries with Memphis’ regional parcel map at data.memphistn.gov.