Benson, IL
Living in Benson
Bikeability2
Walkability10
Commute44
Public Transit3
Affordability91
Public Safety95
Airports10
Hospitals66
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
540Population+144 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate38%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$465Median Monthly Rent+$27 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached96%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Utility gas85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benson
United States45
Illinois50
Peoria Metro Area43
Woodford County9
Property Crime in Benson
United States48
Illinois43
Peoria Metro Area45
Woodford County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benson
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benson, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benson, IL
Linn Mennonite Christian School
6 miles, W
Countryside Private School Inc
11 miles, SW
St Mary's - Metamora
14 miles, W
Salem Ranch Jr Sr High School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benson, IL
Eureka College
12 miles, SW
Illinois State University
25 miles, S
Illinois Wesleyan University
26 miles, S
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
27 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benson, IL
Advocate Eureka Hospital
12 miles, SW
Saint James Hospital
23 miles, E
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
25 miles, S
Proctor Hospital
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Benson, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
33 miles, SW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
72 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
75 miles, SW