Aberdeen City Hall · Credit: Courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History / Public domainAfrican-American barbershop in Aberdeen, Mississippi (circa 1920) · Unknown authorUnknown author / Public domainTombigbeeRiver1955 · Unknown (submitted by Van Wilson, Mississippi) / Public domain
Aberdeen is a small town of 4,972 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $46,788
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Aberdeen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Aberdeen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Aberdeen city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.3
Aberdeen's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Aberdeen costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Aberdeen, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$694
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,788
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Aberdeen's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.8 /100k
Property Crime
808.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Aberdeen is served primarily by Aberdeen School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Aberdeen, MS
National Avg
School District
Aberdeen School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Aberdeen sees average highs of 52.3°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Aberdeen's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Aberdeen roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,900 and median rent is $694/month.
Aberdeen's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 808.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Aberdeen are operated by Aberdeen School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Aberdeen, MS has a population of 4,972, a median household income of $46,788, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Aberdeen averages 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Aberdeen, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39730.
The population of Aberdeen, Mississippi is 4,972 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Aberdeen: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $89,900, median household income $46,788, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aberdeen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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