What are the schools like in Benoit, MS?

School district data for Benoit is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Benoit?

The median household income in Benoit, MS is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.2%.

What is the weather like in Benoit, MS?

Benoit has an average high temperature of 53.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Benoit, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Benoit, MS affordable or expensive?

Benoit's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Benoit is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,000 and the median rent is $677 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Benoit, MS?

Benoit has a violent crime rate of 323.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1743.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Benoit, MS a Good Place to Live?

Benoit is a small town of 547 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A and a 15.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Benoit stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Benoit is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Benoit city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.7

Benoit's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Benoit costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Benoit, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$677	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Benoit's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

323.2 /100k

Property Crime

1743.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Benoit, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Benoit sees average highs of 53.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Benoit, MS
Average High — January	53.0°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Benoit, MS	National Avg
Population	547	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	58.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bolivar, MS 3 mi Scott, MS 6 mi Beulah, MS 10 mi Winterville, MS 11 mi Arkansas City, AR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Benoit

Benoit, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38725

Benoit vs Other Cities

Benoit, MS vs Bolivar, MS Benoit, MS vs Scott, MS Benoit, MS vs Beulah, MS Benoit, MS vs Winterville, MS Benoit, MS vs Arkansas City, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benoit, MS affordable or expensive?

Benoit's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Benoit roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,000 and median rent is $677/month.

What is the crime rate in Benoit, MS?

Benoit's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1743.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Benoit?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Benoit, MS a good place to live?

Benoit, MS has a population of 547, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 15.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Benoit?

Benoit averages 53.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Benoit?

Benoit, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38725.

What is the population of Benoit?

The population of Benoit, Mississippi is 547 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Benoit?

Key numbers for living in Benoit: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $82,000, median household income N/A, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Benoit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.