Bentonia, MS

Living in Bentonia

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 10
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Schools 10
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Residents

479 Population +65 (2010–19)
55  y Median Age +12 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +22% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black51%
Caucasian49%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +14% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office21%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van100%

Housing

$80k Median Home Value +$6.7k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$304 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas25%
Utility gas16%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bentonia

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Yazoo County30

Property Crime in Bentonia

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Yazoo County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 5 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 46 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bentonia

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado47
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bentonia, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bentonia, MS

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Tricounty Academy
7 miles, SE
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Benton Academy
14 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Bentonia, MS

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Tougaloo College
21 miles, SE
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Mississippi College
21 miles, S
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Millsaps College
25 miles, SE
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Belhaven University
25 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bentonia, MS

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Merit Health Madison
17 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Bentonia, MS

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Key Field
97 miles, E
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