Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 116. In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown was elected Alligator's first black mayor. He defeated Robert Fava, the mayor since 1979.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38720

Area code662

Living in Alligator

Housing in Alligator

$86K▼ 11.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Alligator home is worth about $86,000, down 11.7% in a year, 56% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Health in Alligator

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·22worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.

Conditions 10▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 3▼ 2 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 85.4%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 25.4%More adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · worse

Care nearby

Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical CenterClarksdale · 12.3 mi · ER

Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services CenterClarksdale · 10.1 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 Alligator · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alligator →

Natural hazards in Alligator

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Alligator flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Alligator

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

Climate in Alligator

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Alligator has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

53° / 36°Winter

73° / 53°Spring

90° / 71°Summer

75° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Alligator get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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