Kosciusko, Mississippi

About Kosciusko

Kosciusko is a close-knit town in central Mississippi, home to 6,774 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Kosciusko holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 898 residents per square mile.

📰 Kosciusko News Today

• Magnolia Mornings: August 18, 2026 - The Star-Herald The Star-Herald · Aug 18
• Kay Cremeen Holt Obituary | Culpepper Funeral Home | KOSCIUSKO, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Mary Mangrum Hughes Obituary (2026) - Kosciusko, MS - Jordan Funeral Home - Kosciusko Legacy obituary · Aug 5
• Magnolia Mornings: August 17, 2026 - The Star-Herald The Star-Herald · Aug 17
• Kosciusko schools report strong start - The Star-Herald The Star-Herald · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kosciusko Unique

• The only place in America named Kosciusko — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,774.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kosciusko

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• El Rodeo Family Mexicon — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Kosciusko Heritage Foundation Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kosciusko

• Hugh Ellard Park reviews ★
• Jason Niles Park reviews ★
• Northside Park reviews ★
• Redbud Springs Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kosciusko

• KOSCIUSKO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
• KOSCIUSKO ATTALA CAREER TECHNICAL C
• KOSCIUSKO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• KOSCIUSKO LOWER ELEM
• KOSCIUSKO MIDDLE
• KOSCIUSKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• KOSCIUSKO UPPER ELEM

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Baptist Medical Center Attala · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Kosciusko

🏘️ Nearby Communities