ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Quality of Life
Choctaw County is serious about providing the best quality of life for its citizens. Ideally situated between Mississippi State University and Interstate 55 in north central Mississippi, Choctaw County is rural living at its best. The natural beauty of the area and wide variety of available activities provide an exemplary setting to raise a family.
The high caliber of the school system, upgrades and expanded services at the hospital, and an emphasis on civic activities coupled with a strong commitment to seeking new business and supporting existing industry exemplify our strong pro-business philosophy. A proposed lake development of 1,200 to 1,500 acres with planned “smart growth” developments will further enhance the quality of life in the area.
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Climate
Choctaw County enjoys a favorable climatic range. The growing season is long, rainfall is abundant, and extreme temperatures are unusual. Summers are warm to hot, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 95 °F (35 °C). Autumn's bright, crisp days have the least rain and are usually the most agreeable of the year. January temperatures average arount 41 °F (6 °C). Snowfall is rare but does occur. Supplies of water are abundant, and rainfall is usually adequate for replacement. Choctaw County’s annual average from 1971 to 2000 was more than 55 inches. The ground rarely freezes and outdoor activities are generally planned year-round. Cold spells are usually of short duration.
Ackerman, Mississippi |
Latitude 33.18N Longitude 089.10W Elevation 552 |
Climate Summary |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Normal Precipitation (inches) |
5.89 |
4.53 |
6.17 |
5.47 |
5.06 |
4.43 |
Daily Average Temperature (ºF) |
41.1 |
45.2 |
53.4 |
61.1 |
69.3 |
76.4 |
Normal Daily Min. Temp (ºF) |
29.9 |
32.6 |
40.6 |
48.2 |
57.5 |
64.9 |
Normal Daily Max. Temp (ºF) |
52.2 |
57.8 |
66.2 |
73.9 |
81.1 |
87.8 |
Climate Summary |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual |
Normal Precipitation (inches) |
4.38 |
3.27 |
3.67 |
3.51 |
4.96 |
5.43 |
56.77 |
Daily Average Temperature (ºF) |
79.7 |
78.8 |
72.8 |
61.8 |
52.0 |
44.1 |
61.3 |
Normal Daily Min. Temp (ºF) |
68.4 |
67 |
60.5 |
48.0 |
39.5 |
32.9 |
49.2 |
Normal Daily Max. Temp (ºF) |
91 |
90.6 |
85.1 |
75.5 |
64.5 |
55.2 |
73.4 |
Cost of Living
The ad valorem millage rate of Choctaw County is the seventh lowest among the 82 counties in Mississippi. Combined with a competitive wage scale and a cost of living that is about 70 to 80 percent of the national average, Choctaw County is an attractive place to live and do business.
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