Amongst North Mississippi’s rich farmland and pine forests is "the City of Hospitality," Booneville. The community of 9,000 residents is known for its relaxed, small-town atmosphere and local events that bring the community together. "I grew up in Booneville, and it's a close-knit town that moves at a slower pace," says resident and Realtor Justin Tapp with Boonville's Compass Realty branch. "I moved away for about 20 years and then returned because it's a great place to raise a family. We've got an excellent school system, a significant amount of new construction and a downtown that's being revitalized. It's a nice place to be."
Booneville is a close-knit community known as "The City of Hospitality."
Teams from across Mississippi gather at Westside City Park for the Booneville Spring Break Softball Tournament.
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Baptist Memorial Hospital is a major employer
Booneville's primary industries are manufacturing, healthcare, education and retail. Plumrose USA has a meatpacking facility in Booneville. Part of Prentiss County, residents are close to several major manufacturing companies. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville employs about 200 people, and Northeast Mississippi Community College employs 245.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville employs approximately 200 individuals from the city and nearby communities.
Marathon Cheese Corporation is a significant employer for the residents of Booneville.
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Booneville offers midcentury residences and spacious lots
The median sale price in Booneville is $135,000, less than half the national average. Most homes here are older residences built between the mid-to-late 20th century. Houses are built on spacious lots covered with trees, connected by a classic grid of streets. Lots are being redeveloped around the city, and land is available for residential and commercial construction.
Most homes in Booneville were constructed between the mid-to-late 20th century.
Many homes across Booneville have been updated in recent years.
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Booneville School District
Students can attend Booneville School District, earning an overall A from Niche. "The school system is highly regarded here," Tapp says. "That's definitely a draw for folks." The district serves 1,300 students, and Niche ranks it in the top 5 of Mississippi districts with the best teachers and in the top 20 of overall best districts in Mississippi. In addition to the school system's academics, it also has a significant athletic program. In 2025, the Booneville Blue Devils and the Lady Devil's basketball teams won the Prentiss County championship tournament.
Children begin their academic journey at Anderson Elementary School.
Students wrap up their studies at Booneville High School.
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Community events at the Triangle
Booneville is home to several parks, ranging from the small Pocket Park, which offers a free library, to the beloved Triangle, which is the focal point of many of the city's festivals and events. The community also offers access to the unique WM Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park, a forested site where visitors can dig and collect fossils as much as 75 million years old. Another local favorite is Bay Springs Lake, which offers boating, fishing, hiking and camping.
Beloved Triangle Park hosts many community events throughout the year in Booneville.
Booneville residents search for fossils from the Cretaceous Age at W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park.
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Church Street is undergoing a rebirth
Most of this main street-centric community's businesses are between South Second Street and West Church Street. "The downtown area is undergoing a huge renovation right now," says Tapp. New shops, restaurants and event spaces are moving into the area's original buildings, like the historic Barnett House. The restored Craftsman-style residence now hosts events like receptions, showers and tea parties. Malls and big box stores are found about 30 miles away in Tupelo. The community is also known for its celebrations, such as its annual Christmas parade, fall festival and spring arts festival. These events bring residents and visitors to Booneville to gather, connect with their neighbors and continue community traditions.
Residents refresh their wardrobes at To The Nines Boutique, located in downtown Booneville.
The historic Barnett House has been restored and now functions as an event venue in Booneville.
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Highway 45 connects residents across Mississippi
Booneville sits along Highway 45, which connects to Interstate 22, and larger cities like Memphis, 115 miles away, or Huntsville, 130 miles away. It's a car-dependent community with no public transportation, though residents can schedule shuttle services with private transit companies like Northeast MS Community Services. Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville serves the town. Tupelo Regional Airport is 35 miles from the community, and Memphis International Airport is 105 miles away.
Weather and crime in Booneville
Booneville summers are very long, hot and humid, with temperatures often in the mid-90s. Winters are short, rainy and cold, but temperatures usually stay above freezing.
Current crime statistics are not readily available for Booneville. However, the State of Mississippi does have statistics available for Prentiss County as a whole. Between 2023 and 2024, property crimes remained relatively low and unchanged, but violent crimes increased by 67%.
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