What are the schools like in Ackerman, MS?

Ackerman is served primarily by Choctaw County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Ackerman?

The median household income in Ackerman, MS is $36,230 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.0%.

What is the weather like in Ackerman, MS?

Ackerman has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Ackerman, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ackerman, MS affordable or expensive?

Ackerman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ackerman is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,800 and the median rent is $579 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ackerman, MS?

Ackerman has a violent crime rate of 64.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1091.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ackerman, MS a Good Place to Live?

Ackerman is a small town of 1,793 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $36,230 and a 18.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Ackerman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ackerman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ackerman 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: 87.8

Ackerman's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ackerman costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ackerman, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$579	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,230	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ackerman's violent crime rate is 64.2 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.2 /100k

Property Crime

1091.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ackerman is served primarily by Choctaw County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ackerman, MS	National Avg
School District	Choctaw County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ackerman sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ackerman, MS
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Ackerman, MS	National Avg
Population	1,793	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	49.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sturgis, MS 8 mi Weir, MS 8 mi McCool, MS 13 mi French Camp, MS 13 mi Louisville, MS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Ackerman

Ackerman, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39735

Ackerman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ackerman, MS affordable or expensive?

Ackerman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ackerman roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,800 and median rent is $579/month.

What is the crime rate in Ackerman, MS?

Ackerman's violent crime rate is 64.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1091.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ackerman?

Public schools in Ackerman are operated by Choctaw County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ackerman, MS a good place to live?

Ackerman, MS has a population of 1,793, a median household income of $36,230, and an unemployment rate of 18.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ackerman?

Ackerman averages 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ackerman?

Ackerman, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39735.

What is the population of Ackerman?

The population of Ackerman, Mississippi is 1,793 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ackerman?

Key numbers for living in Ackerman: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $133,800, median household income $36,230, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ackerman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.