Living in Choctaw County, Mississippi

By Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR® · Reviewed

What it's like living in Choctaw County, Mississippi: local highlights near Ackerman, getting around, home prices and $0 down eligibility.

Short answer

Choctaw Lake near Ackerman sits in the Tombigbee National Forest. Quiet rural setting with U.S. 82 nearby for travel east and west. Much of the county is USDA-eligible for $0 down.

Key takeaways

  • Choctaw Lake near Ackerman sits in the Tombigbee National Forest.
  • Quiet rural setting with U.S. 82 nearby for travel east and west.
Choctaw County, Mississippi (county seat: Ackerman).

Highlights

  • Choctaw Lake near Ackerman sits in the Tombigbee National Forest.
  • Quiet rural setting with U.S. 82 nearby for travel east and west.

Homes and prices

14 homes were for sale in USDA-eligible parts of Choctaw County under $325,000 as of October 8, 2026. Browse them on the county page or ask Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR®, to send matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Choctaw County?

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Ackerman

Is Choctaw County USDA-eligible?

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Much of it. Check each address on the USDA map.