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Introduction to Booneville, Mississippi
Booneville, Mississippi, in Prentiss county, is 67 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee and 90 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 8,625.
Booneville History
Booneville is the county seat of Prentiss County, which was founded in 1870 and was named after Seargent Smith Prentiss. The city was named in the honor of R.H. Boone, who was a relative of Daniel Boone. It is the site of the Battle of Booneville, which was fought on July 1, 1862. The Northeast Mississippi Community College was founded in the City of Booneville in 1948 as the Northeast Mississippi Junior College.
Booneville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Booneville
One can spend the free hours at the Booneville City Park while staying in the city. Boating and fishing can be enjoyed on the Booneville Lake.
Booneville Transportation
Tupelo Regional Airport.
Booneville Higher Education
Northeast Mississippi Community College is located in the city. Others in the neighborhood include Itawamba Community College and the University of North Alabama.
Booneville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Booneville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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