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"Riders" bring in the sacks of cotton on mule's back from the field to the wagon where it is unloaded and weighed. This…1939
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"Riders" bring in the sacks of cotton on mule's back from the field to the wagon where it is unloaded and weighed. This…, 1939

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About Benoit

Town in Mississippi, United States
365Population
1 sq miArea
141 ftElevation

Benoit is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 365.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38725
Area code662
Living in Benoit

Housing in Benoit

$172K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Benoit home is worth about $172,000, about the same as a year ago, 13% below the Mississippi typical home.

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Most working residents leave Benoit for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (21%), Greenville (10%) and Jackson (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Cleveland
21%
Greenville
10%
Jackson
5%
Shaw
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Benoit →

Health in Benoit

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Delta Health System - the Medical CenterGreenville · 16.8 mi · ER
Dhc-RosedaleRosedale · 13.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Benoit · CMS · HRSAHealth in Benoit →

Natural hazards in Benoit

65
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Benoit →

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Benoit has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 36°Winter
74° / 53°Spring
91° / 71°Summer
76° / 53°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Benoit →

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Benoit Public Library109 West Preston Street · part of Bolivar County Library
Fine-freeE-books
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Benoit Public Library →

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