Best Places to Live in Itta Bena, Mississippi

Itta Bena, MS is a small town located in Leflore County. It has a population of just over 2,000 and is an incredibly tight knit community. People here have a strong sense of family and take pride in caring for their neighbors. There is a great deal of local pride, with many people supporting the town’s local businesses. The townsfolk take part in festivals and other events that bring the community together and make Itta Bena an inviting place to live. Despite its small size, there are plenty of amenities available such as shopping centers, restaurants, parks and recreational areas, as well as excellent schools for children to attend. Residents also enjoy being close to nature with access to beautiful lakes and forests nearby. With wonderful people, lots of amenities and gorgeous scenery all around, living in Itta Bena is truly a pleasure!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Itta Bena is 9.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Itta Bena jobs have decreased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Itta Bena's cost of living is 34.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Itta Bena's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Itta Bena, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Leflore county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 70.2% to 28.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Itta Bena's population is 1,614 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 24.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 15.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Itta Bena is Real Estate: $61,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.5%.

SCHOOLS

Itta Bena public schools spend $9,662 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Itta Bena. More Education

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Housing Market in Itta Bena

It's a good time to buy in Itta Bena. Home Appreciation is up 12.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Itta Bena is $61,200.

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