Benson, Illinois

Population 446

Benson is located in Woodford County, IL. The population is 446, making Benson the 9th largest city in Woodford County.

There are 1 public schools in Benson with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Benson is high , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benson is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benson include Clayton Township, Greene Township and Linn Township.

Benson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.9%

Crime Rate

2.26% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 37
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 404
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 990

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Benson
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

9 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 9

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Benson, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Benson's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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  • Good news! No offenders found in Benson, IL.

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Benson, IL

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2005, the city of Benson, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2004, the city of Benson, IL issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $570
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $780
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,070

Zip Codes

61516

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Environmental Hazards

9 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Benson, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Benson, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Benson, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.17°
  • February 28.63°
  • March 42.8°
  • April 53.12°
  • May 65.11°
  • June 72.81°
  • July 76.85°
  • August 73.78°
  • September 66.52°
  • October 54.38°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 30.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benson, IL

Earthquakes
Benson, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benson, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benson, IL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benson, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benson, IL: $58,594

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benson is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.49%
White Collar - 42.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Darin LaHood

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Benson, IL

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Benson, IL

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Benson, IL
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