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Ackerman, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Choctaw County County
Ackerman, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Ackerman a Good Place to Live?
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 8.9% (147% 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 $134,620. 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 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,703/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.