The Town FilesBenton County, Mississippi
7,589 people. The median home is worth $105,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $46,016.
Towns in Benton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 551 | $98,800 | $38,482 | 34.9 |
People and housing
| Benton County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $731 | $820 |
| Median household income | $46,016 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 44.5 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
1,038 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,416 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 242 storm events in Benton County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Benton County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3474: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).