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Aberdeen, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Monroe County County
Aberdeen, MS
At a Glance
How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $40,732 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,139. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aberdeen is $84,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,105. Median rent is $633/month, with 40.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Aberdeen reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,779/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.