The Town FilesAberdeen, Mississippi
City in Monroe County · population 4,961 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,600
- Household income
- $33,285
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 42.6
Aberdeen is a city of 4,961 people in Monroe County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $87,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 85% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 78% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 76% of Mississippi towns.
- #5 in 16 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Cheapest Homes
- #6 in The 15 Quietest Small Towns in Mississippi
- #13 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #14 in The 21 Best Small Towns to Retire in Mississippi
- #18 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #22 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Mississippi
How Aberdeen ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Aberdeen is worth $87,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $33,285, which is more affordable than 66% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $727 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aberdeen | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $727 | $820 |
| Median household income | $33,285 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Aberdeen
| People | Aberdeen | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.2% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Aberdeen
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 24, 2023 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 166 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 16, 2023.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 9,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,944 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Aberdeen itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Aberdeen
4 public schools with 965 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 363 | 13.0 |
| ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 334 | 11.1 |
| BELLE SHIVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 268 | 11.2 |
| MONROE CO VOC TECH | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Aberdeen
- Amory, MS11.4 mi · 6,666 people · home $162,000
- West Point, MS16.4 mi · 10,105 people · home $153,900
- Okolona, MS16.5 mi · 2,513 people · home $92,200
- Columbus, MS23.7 mi · 24,084 people · home $125,700
- Houston, MS26.2 mi · 3,797 people · home $122,800
- Verona, MS26.7 mi · 2,792 people · home $118,300
- New Hope, MS28.4 mi · 3,161 people · home $238,200
- Mississippi State, MS29.4 mi · 4,968 people · home —
Aberdeen questions
Is Aberdeen, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aberdeen scores better for retirees than 75% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 76%. 28.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Aberdeen?
The median owner-occupied home in Aberdeen is valued at $87,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,285, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $727 a month.
What is the weather like in Aberdeen?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Aberdeen get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 24, 2023. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)