Benton, IL
Living in Benton
Bikeability32
Walkability19
Commute56
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports19
Hospitals33
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation-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
$41kMedian 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
$72kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$509Median 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
Ewing Mennonite School
8 miles, NE
Thompsonville Christian Junior Academy
10 miles, SE
Community Christian Academy
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
26 miles, SW
Southeast Missouri State University
59 miles, SW
McKendree University
64 miles, NW
Greenville University
66 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, IL
Franklin Hospital
0 miles, S
Marshall Browning Hospital
17 miles, W
Heartland Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
62 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
65 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
66 miles, S
Evansville Regional Airport
76 miles, E