Benton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
448
Population
98/sq mi density
$59,759
Median Income
$31,330 per capita
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,759 median income, 13.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8216°N, 90.2617°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and September the driest (3.3").