Alcorn State University, Mississippi
Among the top 11% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 89% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 4% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US places
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 4% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 4% for park & nature access
Limited data for Alcorn State University — the figures below are what we have. See Jefferson County for a fuller picture.
Alcorn State University is a small community in Mississippi with about 1,071 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include broadband access, monthly owner costs, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on walkability and park & nature access.
- Alcorn State University has a violent crime rate of 853/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Alcorn State University average around 82°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.8 in4.3 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$10better than 96% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax7.06%better than 54% of US places
Unemployment1.0%better than 75% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation58.2 in94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 71% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 9% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.8better than 62% of US places
School Quality40.1better than 15% of US places
Violent Crime853/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Crime630/100kbetter than 65% of US places
Community
Population1,07152nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age20.01st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0214th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8522nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+721st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)0.0%1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)97.9%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.5/20better than 7% of US places
Airport Distance141 mibetter than 20% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access100.0%better than 96% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.67better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 4% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alcorn State University an affordable place to live?
- Alcorn State University is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Alcorn State University safe?
- Alcorn State University is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 853/100k (better than 43%). Property crime is 630/100k.
- What is the weather like in Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University averages 82°F in July and 48°F in January, with 58.2 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Alcorn State University?
- Public-school quality in Alcorn State University is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.