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Gunnison

A town of 295 people in Mississippi
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.0 mi1 mi per sq mi
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About Gunnison

Town in Mississippi, United States
295Population
1 sq miArea
151 ftElevation

Gunnison is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 295.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code38746
Area code662
Living in Gunnison

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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.

Jackson
10%
Shelby
9%
Cleveland
9%
Clarksdale
9%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gunnison →

Health in Gunnison

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bolivar Medical CenterCleveland · 19.2 mi · ER
Dhc-RosedaleRosedale · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gunnison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gunnison →

Natural hazards in Gunnison

70
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
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Gunnison has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 36°Winter
73° / 53°Spring
90° / 71°Summer
75° / 53°Fall
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Nearest: Rosedale Public LibraryRosedale · 7.7 miles · 27 hrs a week

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