Benton County

MS · Pop. 45,135 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Benton County is a suburban county in MS with a population of approximately 45,135.

$/Acre: $638

Property Tax: 0.81%

Growing Season: 246 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 30.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax8%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$87,631

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$638

Median Home Price$196K

Acres for Sale1195

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season246 days

Annual Rainfall59.8 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,958 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)379 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K408

Property Crime /100K293

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate