Alcorn State University, MS
At a Glance
Violent Crime
414/100K
6,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.6%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Alcorn State University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcorn State University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alcorn State University a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Alcorn State University reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,914/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Alcorn State University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcorn State University has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,007
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$4,443
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$81,308
Housing Units46
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property6,914/100K
Health
Obesity50.6%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation248 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 83%
Commute20 min
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Alcorn State University was founded in 1871.
The median home in Alcorn State University was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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