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About Bentonia
Bentonia is a tiny town in Yazoo County (319 residents in 2020) with an enormous musical legacy. It began as a postal town on the Illinois Central Railroad, named for an early resident (population: 167 in 1900).
Home prices in Bentonia
Home prices in Bentonia vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Bentonia
- Blue Front Cafe — oldest juke joint in Mississippi, still hosting live blues.
- Mississippi Blues Trail markers (Skip James, Jack Owens, Blue Front Cafe).
- Bentonia Blues Festival (June).
- Illinois Central depot district.
Commuting from Bentonia
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~35–40 minutes south via US-49 and MS-16 (about 30 miles).
Schools in Bentonia
Public schools: Yazoo County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bentonia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bentonia, MS?
Home prices in Bentonia vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Bentonia, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~35–40 minutes south via US-49 and MS-16 (about 30 miles). - Which school district serves Bentonia, MS?
Bentonia is served by Yazoo County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.