Benton Township, IL

Living in Benton Township

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 21
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 50
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Schools 3
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Residents

8.8k Population -155 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate30%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$75k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$510 Median Monthly Rent +$180 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton Township

United States45
Illinois50
Franklin County13

Property Crime in Benton Township

United States48
Illinois43
Franklin County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 2
Feb 36 3 2
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 35 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding41
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton Township, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton Township, IL

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McKendree University
66 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton Township, IL

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Franklin Hospital
3 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Benton Township, IL

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