The Town FilesAckerman, Mississippi
Town in Choctaw County · population 1,594 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,300
- Household income
- $48,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 43.3
Ackerman is a town of 1,594 people in Choctaw County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $147,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 84% of Mississippi towns.
How Ackerman 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 Ackerman is worth $147,300, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $48,083, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $555 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ackerman | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $555 | $820 |
| Median household income | $48,083 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ackerman
| People | Ackerman | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 83.3% |
Weather in Ackerman
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 57.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ackerman since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 4.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Choctaw County since 1996
Choctaw County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Choctaw County
Choctaw County had 2,250 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,153 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Ackerman itself the ACS puts it at 23.6%.
Public schools in Ackerman
3 public schools with 1,006 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOCTAW COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 545 | 11.6 |
| ACKERMAN ELEM | PK-6 | 461 | 11.8 |
| CHOCTAW CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Ackerman
- Louisville, MS14.6 mi · 6,072 people · home $136,600
- Mathiston, MS15.9 mi · 831 people · home $155,000
- Eupora, MS17.2 mi · 2,018 people · home $103,100
- Maben, MS17.5 mi · 771 people · home $79,800
- Starkville, MS22.4 mi · 24,360 people · home $299,900
- Mississippi State, MS23.9 mi · 4,968 people · home —
- Kilmichael, MS24.2 mi · 639 people · home $92,300
- Kosciusko, MS29.9 mi · 7,114 people · home $112,400
Ackerman questions
Is Ackerman, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ackerman scores better for retirees than 38% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 17%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Ackerman?
The median owner-occupied home in Ackerman is valued at $147,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,083, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $555 a month.
What is the weather like in Ackerman?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Ackerman get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ackerman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. 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)