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.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39735

Area code662

Living in Ackerman

Housing in Ackerman

$151K▼ 7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ackerman home is worth about $151,000, down 7% in a year, 24% below the Mississippi typical home.

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Safety in Ackerman

B⁺

Safety Grade B+

Ackerman reports less crime per resident than 72% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Ackerman 0

Mississippi 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Ackerman 4.5

Mississippi 13.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Ackerman

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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.

Starkville

Jackson

Eupora

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16%Work in townlive and work in Ackerman 27 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 718Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Ackerman

Health Grade D

Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 30% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

4worse than MS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.3%Fewer adults seeing a dentistMS 9.3% · worse 5.4%More adults who have had a strokeMS 4.5% · worse 10.1%More adults with COPDMS 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Choctaw Regional Medical CenterAckerman · 0.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Winston County Family Medical CenterLouisville · 14.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ackerman · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ackerman →

Natural hazards in Ackerman

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

3Does Ackerman flood?paid flood claims since 2006 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Ackerman

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ackerman →

Climate in Ackerman

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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.

56° / 35°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Ackerman get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 13, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ackerman →

Schools in Ackerman

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B⁺

School Grade B+

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.

DistrictChoctaw County SchoolsSchools3

Ackerman Elementary AElementary · Grades PK–6 · 462 students Choctaw County High School C+High · Grades 7–12 · 511 students Choctaw Co Vocational ComplexHigh · Grades 7–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.