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A town of 286, settled in 1889.
33% of residents live below the poverty line in Gunnison, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 6 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Gunnison. Gunnison’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, against 0.2 in Mississippi’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Gunnison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 477 in 1900, a peak of 708 in 1980, 295 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 3 maps from 1939 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gunnison, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Gunnison.
Most working residents leave Gunnison for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (10%), Shelby (9%) and Cleveland (9%). Half commute less than 38 miles.
| Gunnison | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 19% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Gunnison.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Gunnison has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Gunnison’s July high is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
42% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Gunnison. Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Gunnison. 27% of adults smoke cigarettes in Gunnison.
| Gunnison | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 27% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 18% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 42% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 16% | 12% |
| What stands out | Gunnison | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.1% | 13.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 7.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 27.5% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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None within 15 miles of Gunnison; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Gunnison residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Where Gunnison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Mississippi, United States
Gunnison is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 295.
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Gunnison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.