Benton, Illinois

Population 7,284

Benton is located in Franklin County, IL. The population is 7,284, making Benton the 2nd largest city in Franklin County.

There are 4 public schools in Benton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Benton is moderate , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benton is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benton include West City, Benton Township and Browning Township.

Benton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.3%

Crime Rate

79.93% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 625
  • Violent Crimes: 156
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 625
  • Property Crime: 12
  • Larceny Theft: 10

Registered Offenders

89.86% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Benton
  • 1.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

106 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 98

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Benton, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Benton's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benton, IL issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benton, IL issued 5 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: $520
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $780
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,160

Zip Codes

61036 62812 62897 62938 62943

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Environmental Hazards

106 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Benton, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Benton, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Benton, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 48.72°
  • April 57.78°
  • May 66.75°
  • June 76.27°
  • July 79.28°
  • August 76.52°
  • September 68.88°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 46.9°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benton, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benton, IL: $37,148

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benton is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.28%
White Collar - 47.72%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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27 Cemeteries view all

30 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Benton, IL

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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