Bentonia, MS
Living in Bentonia
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports7
Hospitals25
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
479Population+65 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black51%
Caucasian49%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office21%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$304Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas25%
Utility gas16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bentonia
United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Yazoo County30
Property Crime in Bentonia
United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Yazoo County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bentonia
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado47
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bentonia, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bentonia, MS
Colleges
Colleges near Bentonia, MS
Tougaloo College
21 miles, SE
Mississippi College
21 miles, S
Millsaps College
25 miles, SE
Belhaven University
25 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bentonia, MS
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
15 miles, N
Merit Health Madison
17 miles, E
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
University of Mississippi Med Center
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bentonia, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
29 miles, SE
Key Field
97 miles, E
Monroe Regional Airport
98 miles, W
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
101 miles, SE