Benton, MS

Benton is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 448. Residents earn $59,759 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

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

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$59,759 median income, 8.5% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

211 violent crimes/100K (45% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Benton, MS.

Name	Year	Description
Benton, MS	2007	Very large and long rusty bolt type craft came through the clouds in broad daylight.