Ackerman Mississippi Map

About Ackerman, Mississippi

Ackerman is a locality in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,792. The population density is 322.3 people per km². Ackerman is located at 33.3101°N, 89.1728°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39735.

Ackerman rests in a landscape where the red earth of Mississippi begins to softly roll, hinting at the more dramatic hills to come. It lies 22.6 miles west-south-west of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 245°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-north-east of Weir. Here, the pine forests, tall and whispering, stand sentinel over fields that have yielded their bounty for generations. The air, especially in the quiet hours of late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming honeysuckle, a gentle sweetness that seems to permeate the very being of Ackerman. The sky above often holds a vast, benevolent presence, its blues deepening to indigo as evening approaches, a slow unfurling of twilight that paints the scattered homes and the quiet streets in hues of rose and lavender. The history of Ackerman is a story etched in the resilience of its people and the fertile ground they have cultivated. Once a vital hub for timber and agriculture, its economy still draws strength from the land, with cotton fields and cattle ranches forming the backbone of its enduring prosperity. The Choctaw people, whose ancestral lands encompassed this region, have left an indelible mark, a quiet echo of ancient traditions that still resonates in the cultural character of Ackerman. Though the pace of life here is measured, a deliberate calm that allows for genuine connection, there is a deep-seated pride in its heritage, a quiet understanding of the enduring spirit that has shaped this particular corner of Mississippi.

About This Ackerman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ackerman, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.310124, -89.172843. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ackerman and Choctaw County.

Detailed location data for Ackerman includes the ZIP code (39735), telephone area code (662), county seat of Choctaw County (Ackerman), and school district assignment (Choctaw County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ackerman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.