What are the schools like in Bentonia, MS?

Bentonia is served primarily by Yazoo County School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bentonia?

The median household income in Bentonia, MS is $25,673 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Bentonia, MS?

Bentonia has an average high temperature of 57.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Bentonia, MS affordable or expensive?

Bentonia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bentonia is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,200 and the median rent is $275 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Bentonia is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bentonia, MS a Good Place to Live?

Bentonia is a small town of 343 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $25,673 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bentonia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bentonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bentonia 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: 90.7

Bentonia's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bentonia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bentonia, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$275	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$25,673	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bentonia is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Bentonia is served primarily by Yazoo County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bentonia, MS	National Avg
School District	Yazoo County School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bentonia sees average highs of 57.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bentonia, MS
Average High — January	57.0°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bentonia, MS	National Avg
Population	343	—
Median Age	54.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	49.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	37.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kearney Park, MS 5 mi Flora, MS 8 mi Satartia, MS 10 mi Benton, MS 14 mi Yazoo City, MS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Bentonia

Bentonia, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39040

Bentonia vs Other Cities

Bentonia, MS vs Kearney Park, MS Bentonia, MS vs Flora, MS Bentonia, MS vs Satartia, MS Bentonia, MS vs Benton, MS Bentonia, MS vs Yazoo City, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentonia, MS affordable or expensive?

Bentonia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bentonia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,200 and median rent is $275/month.

What is the crime rate in Bentonia, MS?

Crime data for Bentonia is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bentonia?

Public schools in Bentonia are operated by Yazoo County School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bentonia, MS a good place to live?

Bentonia, MS has a population of 343, a median household income of $25,673, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Bentonia?

Bentonia averages 57.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bentonia?

Bentonia, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39040.

What is the population of Bentonia?

The population of Bentonia, Mississippi is 343 with a median age of 54.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bentonia?

Key numbers for living in Bentonia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $89,200, median household income $25,673, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bentonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.