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Benoit, MS

Benoit, MS.

Population: 1,152 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,572
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
-13.3%
All-time peak (2020-05)
$207,098
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$270,000
Median list price
$135,000
Median days on market
177 days
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-5.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Arkansas Post National Memorial (32 mi)
Nearest airport
West Bolivar Flying Service Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-229 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,007
Households with broadband internet
46.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,412
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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