What are the schools like in Alligator, MS?

School district data for Alligator is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Alligator?

The median household income in Alligator, MS is $21,477 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Alligator, MS?

Alligator has an average high temperature of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Alligator, MS affordable or expensive?

Alligator's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alligator is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,000 and the median rent is $688 per month.

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

Alligator has a violent crime rate of 323.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1743.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alligator, MS a Good Place to Live?

Alligator is a small town of 247 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $21,477 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Alligator stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alligator is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alligator 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: 86.9

Alligator's overall cost of living index is 86.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alligator costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alligator, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$21,477	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alligator's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

323.2 /100k

Property Crime

1743.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Alligator, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alligator sees average highs of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 54.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alligator, MS
Average High — January	50.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	54.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Alligator, MS	National Avg
Population	247	—
Median Age	28.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	76.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Duncan, MS 4 mi Bobo, MS 4 mi Rena Lara, MS 6 mi Shelby, MS 10 mi Clarksdale, MS 11 mi

Alligator vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alligator, MS affordable or expensive?

Alligator's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alligator roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,000 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Alligator, MS?

Alligator's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1743.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alligator?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Alligator, MS a good place to live?

Alligator, MS has a population of 247, a median household income of $21,477, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Alligator?

Alligator averages 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Alligator?

The population of Alligator, Mississippi is 247 with a median age of 28.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alligator?

Key numbers for living in Alligator: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $83,000, median household income $21,477, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alligator side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.