Benton, IL

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 19
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 57
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Schools 1
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Residents

7k Population -95 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

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

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office16%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$509 Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
LP gas2%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Illinois50
Franklin County13

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Illinois43
Franklin County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
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 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton, IL

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McKendree University
64 miles, NW
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Greenville University
66 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton, IL

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Franklin Hospital
0 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Benton, IL

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