Burnsville, Mississippi

About Burnsville

Set in the northeastern part of Mississippi, Burnsville is a tiny community with an estimated population of 846.

Officially, Burnsville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 177 residents per square mile.

📰 Burnsville News Today

• Jc Mullen Obituary (2026) - Booneville, MS Syracuse.com · Apr 9
• Joseph Carnathan Obituary (1970 - 2026) - Burnsville, MS - The Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Feb 28
• Two people accused of dealing drugs in Burnsville WCBI TV · Feb 13
• Buckin' on the Bigbee Rodeo in Burnsville, MS WAFF · Sep 24
• Chad Durham Obituary Dec 4, 2025 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Dec 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Burnsville Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Burnsville

• El Corral Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• La Mina Mexican Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burnsville

• Burnsville Baseball & Softball Fields reviews ★
• Burnsville Overlook Area reviews ★
• Scruggs Bridge Overlook Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Burnsville

• BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Burnsville

🏘️ Nearby Communities