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Burnsville, MS
Town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
Population
861
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
180
ZIP codes
0
Burnsville and its ZIP codes
Burnsville at a glance
- Burnsville is about 2.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,063 a year, 49% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,000 (53% below Mississippi) and median rent is $486 a month.
Local data for Burnsville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burnsville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,063
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$80,000
Median rent
$486/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), Italian Americans (21), German Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tishomingo County. PPP loans are for Burnsville.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,864
6,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
How people get to work
Burnsville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burnsville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
62.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burnsville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Burnsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenTown | 6.2 mi | 4.7 |
| IukaCity | 7.2 mi | 9.7 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmingtonTown | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| PadenVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| RienziTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| CorinthCity | 14 mi | 30.2 |
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| TishomingoTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Counce, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Waterloo, ALTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Michie, TNTown | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| Childers Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| BoonevilleCity | 18 mi | 25.8 |
| Guys, TNTown | 19 mi | 11.4 |
| KossuthVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burnsville, MS in?
- Burnsville is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Burnsville, MS?
- About 861 people live in Burnsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burnsville?
- Nearby places include Glen (6.2 mi), Iuka (7.2 mi), Jacinto (7.9 mi), Farmington (9.4 mi), Paden (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023