Guntown is a small town of 2,279 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $66,058
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Guntown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Guntown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guntown 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: 92.3
Guntown's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guntown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Guntown, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$954
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,058
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Guntown's violent crime rate is 82.2 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.2 /100k
Property Crime
1109.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guntown is served primarily by Lee County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Guntown, MS
National Avg
School District
Lee County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guntown sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Guntown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Guntown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,500 and median rent is $954/month.
Guntown's violent crime rate is 82.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1109.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guntown are operated by Lee County.
The district has 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guntown, MS has a population of 2,279, a median household income of $66,058, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Guntown averages 50.9°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guntown, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38849.
The population of Guntown, Mississippi is 2,279 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guntown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $148,500, median household income $66,058, 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 Guntown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
