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Puckett, Mississippi
Village · Population 345 · #234 in Mississippi
About Puckett
Puckett is a tiny community in southern Mississippi counting 345 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Puckett is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.88 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 120 residents per square mile.
📰 Puckett News Today
- Puckett High School (MS) Softball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Jerimie Daniel Shook, 44, of Puckett, Mississippi MageeNews.com · Aug 8
- Ms. Christine Roberts Puckett Obituary (2026) - Griffin, GA - Burden's Funeral Home - Griffin Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Puckett Volleyball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Carlton Eugene Allen Obituary Dec 16, 2025 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Dec 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Puckett Unique
- The only place in America named Puckett — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Puckett
- PUCKETT ATTENDANCE CENTER
- PUCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeVillage
Population (2024)345
Rank in state#234 of 299
Land area2.88 sq mi
Density120/sq mi
Coordinates32.0868, -89.7817