Austin, Mississippi

About Austin

Set in the northwestern part of Mississippi, Austin is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Austin is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.1 square miles.

📰 Austin News Today

• NO HOT SEAT: Mississippi State Football Outlook SHOCKS Fans as Brooks Austin Defends Jeff Lebby KCENTV.com · Aug 15
• Mrs. Regina Austin Obituary (2026) - Jackson, MS - Peoples Funeral Home, Inc. - Jackson Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Austin Tyler Clements Obituary | Moore Funeral Service | Hattiesburg, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Austin Simmons Talks Relationships With Matt Zollers, Garrett Riley, Chip Lindsey Sports Illustrated · Aug 8
• Scouting Ahead: Mizzou QB Austin Simmons On3 · Jul 31

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What Makes Austin Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Austin — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northwestern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Austin

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