BentonMS
Home to 603 people, the town was settled in 1828.
Is Benton a good place to live?
Benton’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, against 23 minutes in Mississippi’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher age of the median resident than Benton. Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
603 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Benton: who provides what
Benton is unincorporated, so Yazoo County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Benton.
More middle-aged adults than Mississippi overall
College graduates make up 23% of adults 25 and older, against 25% across Mississippi. Adults 35 to 64 are 53% of residents (37% statewide); children under 18 are 15% of residents (23% statewide). 21% never finished high school.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
61% women, 39% men
About 65 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±10 points). Across Mississippi, 51.5% of residents are women.
| Benton | MS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 32.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.3% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 21.2% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25% | 29.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.4% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.5% | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.6% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 263 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Mild winters and hot summers in Benton
July afternoons reach 91°, January nights drop to 37° and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Benton has 0.9 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The middle household income in Benton is $67,000. Commuting out is the norm here: 3% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Benton grew by 35 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 107. The share of residents in Benton who live below the poverty line: 6.1%.
| Benton | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 19% | 8% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A larger share of adults in Benton report frequent physical distress than in the typical Mississippi or U.S. town
For adults in Benton, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 35%. CDC measures, 31 in all: Benton beats Mississippi on 2 and trails on 12.
| Benton | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 45% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 16% |
| What stands out | Benton | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.2% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.3% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow puts the typical Benton home at about $173K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 7.4%. Among households in Benton, 88% own their home.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Benton has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 59% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 32% of Benton’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 24% to tornadoes. Federal aid has come to Benton households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Benton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Benton; the nearest are
About 10 of every 100 Benton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
Questions about Benton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Benton, MS a good place to live?
Benton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.