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Benton, MS

Benton, MS.

Population: 1,981 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Benton, MS is $181,001 — up 9.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $154,500 after a median 8 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, lightning, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$181,001

Typical home value

+9.7%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$181,001
1-year appreciation
+9.7%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+33.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$182,363
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$154,500
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$143
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$777/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,016/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, drought, hail, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Southeastern Wood Preserving (20.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,099
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,429

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Vicksburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Linwood Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER, ST DOMINIC-JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-130 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
30.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.2%
Median annual property tax
$997
Households with broadband internet
32.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,203
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BentonState medianUS median
Typical home value$181,001$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$154,500$224,950$325,000
Median days on market8 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$997$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Benton, MS?
$181,001.
What is the median sale price in Benton, MS?
$154,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Benton, MS?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Benton, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,016/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Benton, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, drought, hail, ice storm.
Is Benton, MS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Benton, MS. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Benton, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Benton, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Benton, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Benton, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Benton, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Benton

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