Benton, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
448 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,759 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yazoo County
3
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yazoo County
3
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 53% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 23, MS State House District 54, MS
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Schools

Benton Academy
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Linwood Elementary School
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Yazoo County Middle School
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
Yazoo County High School
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Holmes Community College
22 miles, E • 1.4 star
Tougaloo College
30 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Merit Health Madison
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Key Field
94 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
106 miles, E • 1 star
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