Is Alcorn State University, MS a Good Place to Live?
Alcorn State University is a small town of 1,071 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Alcorn State University stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alcorn State University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alcorn State University city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Alcorn State University metro area.
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Alcorn State University, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
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$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
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$1,163
Homeownership Rate
28.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alcorn State University's violent crime rate is 200.3 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
200.3 /100k
Property Crime
189.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Alcorn State University, MS
National Avg
School District
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alcorn State University sees average highs of 58.6°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 58.2 inches of annual precipitation
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Alcorn State University has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Alcorn State University's violent crime rate is 200.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 189.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Alcorn State University, MS has a population of 1,071, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Alcorn State University averages 58.6°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alcorn State University, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39096.
The population of Alcorn State University, Mississippi is 1,071 with a median age of 20.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alcorn State University: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alcorn State University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.