Guntown Mississippi Map

About Guntown, Mississippi

Guntown is a locality in Lee County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,594. The population density is 132.0 people per km². Guntown is located at 34.4432°N, 88.6598°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38849.

Guntown unfolds across a landscape where rolling hills gently embrace fertile bottoms, a testament to the rich soil deposited by eons of slow-moving water. It lies 13.1 miles north of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 11°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-north-east of Saltillo. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a sweet, earthy scent, a mingling of pine and damp earth, and the sunlight, as it begins its descent, casts long, buttery shadows that stretch across the fields. Here and there, the dark green of mature oaks breaks the softer hues of cultivated land, their branches reaching like patient arms towards the expansive sky. The quiet hum of cicadas is the dominant sound, a constant, soothing presence that underscores the unhurried pace of life in Guntown. The history of Guntown is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its periphery, a story shaped by agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily cotton and corn, a rhythm of planting and harvest that has sustained the local economy. While the precise origins of its name are whispered in local lore, it speaks to a past that is both resilient and rooted in the very earth. Today, Guntown continues to draw strength from its agricultural heritage, with a character that is both steadfast and quietly proud, a place where the legacy of the land is still very much alive.

About This Guntown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guntown, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.443157, -88.659776. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Guntown and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Guntown includes the ZIP code (38849), telephone area code (662), county seat of Lee County (Tupelo), and school district assignment (Lee County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Guntown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.