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Ackerman’s story
Ackerman in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
AckermanMS
A town of 1,792. Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,792
+5.6% since 2010
Typical home
$151K
−7% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
43.3
years
Jobs based here
718
Balanced
What makes Ackerman stand out
The 3 things Ackerman does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Ackerman
Health
89% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MS on 0 measures, worse on 4.
100 U.S. towns● Ackerman
Safety
Safer than 72%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade B+. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
B+School Grade
Schools
Better than 68%
of MS districts
School Grade B+.
Ackerman’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →90°
Mostly Clear
H 90° · L 70°
Local news
All →- Jacce Robinson - Choctaw County Chargers Football (Ackerman, MS)Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
- Fannie MillerSports Illustrated · Sep 7
- Haleigh RobinsonSports Illustrated · Sep 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ackerman. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Ackerman beats the Mississippi average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Ackerman | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8.6% |
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
0.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
49th
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 72% of U.S. towns
Ackerman reports less crime per resident than 72% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Ackerman0
Mississippi2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Ackerman4.5
Mississippi13.1
U.S.15.5
72nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
83rd
percentile among MS towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
7
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Ackerman’s public schools outperform 68% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Ackerman’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerman Elementary | PK–6 | 462 | A |
| Choctaw County High School | 7–12 | 511 | C+ |
| Choctaw Co Vocational Complex | 7–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Ackerman home is worth about $151K
The typical Ackerman home is worth about $151,000, down 7% in a year, 24% below the Mississippi typical home.
$151KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ackerman$151K
Mississippi$198K
−7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Ackerman has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring50–74°
Summer68–90°
Fall51–75°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Ackerman
Most working residents leave Ackerman for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Starkville (7%), Jackson (5%) and Eupora (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
16%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ackerman16%
Starkville7%
Jackson5%
Eupora3%
Weir3%
27 mi
median commute distance
718
jobs based in Ackerman
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
3
paid flood claims since 2006
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Famous people from Ackerman
6 notable people were born in Ackerman.
C
Coby MillerAmerican athletics competitor · born 1976J
James P. ColemanMississippi politician · 1914–1991T
Texas Johnny BrownAmerican blues guitarist and songwriter · 1928–2013
About Ackerman
Town in Mississippi, United States
Ackerman is a town and the county seat of Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,594 according to 2020 census, which shows an increase from 1,510 reported in the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,594
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 522 ft
- ZIP code
- 39735
- Area code
- 662
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