Burnsville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tishomingo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
807 Population 169/sq mi density
$41,518 Median Income $20,807 per capita
$70,400 Home Value $167,720 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,518 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Burnsville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,518
45% below
$20,807 per capita
Home Value
$70,400
75% below
Zillow: $167,720
Median Rent
$629/mo
46% below
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Burnsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Burnsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
25%
Rent
54%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burnsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Burnsville residents earn a median household income of $41,518 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,807. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 481 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burnsville is $70,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,720. Median rent is $629/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

2.1% of adults in Burnsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burnsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population807
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,518
Per Capita$20,807
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$767M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$629
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$167,720
Housing Units423
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
Elevation463 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Burnsville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.