Benton County, MS
Living in Benton County
Bikeability
10
Walkability
11
Commute
32
Public Transit
19
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
40
Hospitals
51
Colleges
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.2k
Population
-420 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black34%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate33%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$7.1k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office22%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$78k
Median Home Value
-$1.1k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$358
Median Monthly Rent
-$4 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas22%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Benton County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding60
Tornado41
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, MS
Holy Family School
14 miles, W
Marshall Academy
15 miles, W
Victory Chrisitian Academy
23 miles, SE
Friendship Christian Academy
24 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, MS
Blue Mountain College
14 miles, SE
Rust College
14 miles, W
University of Mississippi
36 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Tennessee
40 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, MS
Alliance Healthcare System
12 miles, W
Tippah County Hospital
15 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
24 miles, SE
Bolivar General Hospital
34 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Benton County, MS
Memphis International Airport
47 miles, W
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
100 miles, S
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
138 miles, E
Barkley Regional Airport
157 miles, N