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Guntown, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
Guntown, MS
At a Glance
How Guntown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guntown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Guntown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Guntown residents earn a median household income of $72,292 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,926. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guntown is $167,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,854. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 27.4% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Guntown reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Guntown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guntown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.