Benoit, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
572 Population 590/sq mi density
$93,800 Home Value $172,048 Zillow
$495 Median Rent 45.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Benoit, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$93,800
67% below
Zillow: $172,048
Median Rent
$495/mo
57% below
45.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Benoit Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Benoit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
33%
Rent
43%
Poverty
257%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Benoit a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Benoit is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,048. Median rent is $495/month, with 45.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

10.2% of adults in Benoit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Benoit has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,701
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Housing

Home Value$93,800
Rent$495
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$172,048
Housing Units205
Rent Burden45.6%

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes20.0%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death15,390/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation140 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute38 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Benoit was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.