Benton County , Mississippi
Population: 7,592 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $42,139 Home $109,300 Rent $729/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,592 residents, Benton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Mississippi and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Benton County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$42,139
Median Income
household
$109,300
Home Value
median
$729/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $42,139 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,870 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| Median Home Value | $109,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $729/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,592 |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.3%
Obesity
17.4%
Diabetes
19.4%
Smoking
42.3%
High Blood Pressure
34.8%
No Physical Activity
19.4%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 15.2 · 15th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
54.90
🌀 Hurricane
37.38
🔥 Wildfire
50.38
❄️ Winter Storm
5.25
🌍 Earthquake
78.44
☀️ Drought
39.38
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