Burnsville is a small town of 814 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $39,605
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burnsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burnsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burnsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.5
Burnsville's overall cost of living index is 85.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burnsville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burnsville, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$627
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,605
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burnsville's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.3 /100k
Property Crime
655.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burnsville is served primarily by Tishomingo County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burnsville, MS
National Avg
School District
Tishomingo County School District
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burnsville sees average highs of 49.4°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 62.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Burnsville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burnsville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,000 and median rent is $627/month.
Burnsville's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 655.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burnsville are operated by Tishomingo County School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 2.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burnsville, MS has a population of 814, a median household income of $39,605, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Burnsville averages 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.3 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burnsville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38833.
The population of Burnsville, Mississippi is 814 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burnsville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $74,000, median household income $39,605, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burnsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
