Guntown, Mississippi

About Guntown

Guntown, MS is a small town located in northeastern Mississippi with an estimated population of 2,606.

Officially, Guntown is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.36 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 410 residents per square mile.

📰 Guntown News Today

• Samuel Williams Obituary (2001 - 2026) - Guntown, MS - The Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Auto parts manufacturer expands in Lee County, creating 28 jobs WTVA · Jul 1
• Rick Shortland Obituary January 28, 2026 Pegues Funeral Directors · Apr 23
• Toyota supplier APMM adding 28 jobs with up to $60M investment Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal · Jul 1
• Guntown man arrested for murder of brother WTVA · Jul 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Guntown Unique

• The only place in America named Guntown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Guntown

• Duncan’s Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Guntown

• Guntown City Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Guntown

• GUNTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Guntown

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