BrandonMississippi
Brandon is a city in and the county seat of Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It was incorporated on December 19, 1831.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Brandon
Set in the central part of Mississippi, Brandon is a thriving city with an estimated population of 25,870.
Officially, Brandon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,008 residents per square mile.
📰 Brandon News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Brandon Unique
- A top-25 city in Mississippi by population (#15 of 299 incorporated places).
- One of 9 places in the US named Brandon — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Home to 1.7% of Mississippi's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 25,870.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Brandon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Shiloh Splash Park · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brandon
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brandon
- BRANDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL
- BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY
- NORTHSHORE ELEMENTARY
- OAKDALE ELEMENTARY
- PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL
- RANKIN COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
- ROUSE ELEMENTARY
- STONEBRIDGE ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Crossgates River Oaks Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.