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Guntown, MS
Town in Lee County, Mississippi.
Population
2,594
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
408
ZIP codes
0
Guntown and its ZIP codes
Guntown at a glance
- Guntown is about 6.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,625, 69% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,600 (24% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Guntown, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Guntown, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,625
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (266), German Americans (208), Swedish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Guntown.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,348
52,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
How people get to work
Guntown, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Guntown, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Guntown, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Guntown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaldwynCity | 4.1 mi | 11.6 |
| SaltilloCity | 4.6 mi | 9.5 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| ShermanTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| MariettaTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| TupeloCity | 13 mi | 64.4 |
| MantachieTown | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| BoonevilleCity | 16 mi | 25.8 |
| DumasTown | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| VeronaCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| JumpertownTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Guntown, MS in?
- Guntown is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Guntown, MS?
- About 2,594 people live in Guntown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Guntown?
- Nearby places include Baldwyn (4.1 mi), Saltillo (4.6 mi), Wheeler (10 mi), Kirkville (10 mi), Sherman (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023