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Benton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
448
Population
98/sq mi density
$59,759
Median Income
$31,330 per capita
68°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
1,790 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,759 median income, 8.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
85.5%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
175
Median year built: 1958
Ownership vs. Renting
85.5%
Owner-Occupied
14.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$727/mo
1 Bedroom
$768/mo
2 Bedroom
$842/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,284/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
85.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,525 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $768 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $842 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,284 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 175 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 32.6% |