Benton County, Mississippi Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Benton County is lying in the state of Mississippi. With a land mass of 408 square miles, Benton County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is at the bottom with 802 inhabitants. Benton County's population density of rural makes it one of the most heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Ashland, with a population of 2,672.
Benton County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Benton County residents is $23,226, putting the region in in the bottom fifth of all counties in Mississippi. As a reflection this, the average home price in Benton County is $50,782, on par with the state average of $66,412.
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The Per-student spending on education in Benton County is $6,262 per student per year, in line with what is typical in the rest of the state (and reflecting the high importance given to schools in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Benton County schools is 16 students to a teacher.
Commute times for residents of Benton County average 26 min., slightly longer than the average for Mississippi as a whole.