Bentonia, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
274 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,409 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$493 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$180 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.8% 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 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 23, MS State House District 57, MS
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Schools

Bentonia Gibbs School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Tricounty Academy
7 miles, S • 4.6 star
East Flora Elementary
8 miles, S • 1 star
Yazoo County High School
10 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Tougaloo College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
Mississippi College
21 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
Merit Health Madison
17 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Key Field
97 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
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