Aberdeen, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,909 Population 406/sq mi density
$40,732 Median Income $31,139 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $148,496 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 40.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,732 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Aberdeen, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,732
46% below
$31,139 per capita
Home Value
$84,100
70% below
Zillow: $148,496
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
40.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.4%
54% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
30%
Rent
54%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.7% (114% 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 $148,496. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,909
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,732
Per Capita$31,139
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,100
Rent$633
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$148,496
Housing Units2,347
Rent Burden40.2%

Health

Obesity49.4%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation239 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Aberdeen was founded in 1834.
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.