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.

Housing Market in Choctaw County

• Average Home Value:
• Average Annual Wage (2009): $32,132

County and City Millage Rate

• County and schools: 79.09 mills
• Town of Weir: 20 mills
• Town of French Camp: none
• City of Ackerman: 50 mills