Alligator, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
209 Population 211/sq mi density
$696 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Alligator, MS

At a Glance

Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
93% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.1%
69% above
27.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Alligator Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
60%
Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alligator a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

2.2% of adults in Alligator hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alligator has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,630
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

Home Value
Rent$696
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$86,281
Housing Units76
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity54.1%
Diabetes23.5%
Smoking27.3%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death22,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation159 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute19 min
Broadband32.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Alligator was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.