Ackerman, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Choctaw County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,906 Population 836/sq mi density
$47,917 Median Income $24,656 per capita
$131,000 Home Value $150,472 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
64 Violent Crime/100K 1,091 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$47,917 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ackerman, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,917
36% below
$24,656 per capita
Home Value
$131,000
54% below
Zillow: $150,472
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
1,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Ackerman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ackerman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
46%
Rent
57%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
500%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ackerman a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ackerman residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,656. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ackerman is $131,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,472. Median rent is $658/month, with 28.8% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Ackerman reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,091/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Ackerman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ackerman has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,906
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,917
Per Capita$24,656
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$658
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$150,472
Housing Units784
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property1,091/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,827/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
Elevation535 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Ackerman was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.