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Bentonia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
274
Population
193/sq mi density
$79,500
Home Value
$93,284 Zillow
$241
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
211
Violent Crime/100K
1,790 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bentonia 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6436°N, 90.3692°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
Bentonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.0").