Benld, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
1,535 Population
$45,667 Median Income
$83,000 Home Value
$832 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
331 Violent Crime / 100K
40.4 yrs Median Age
10.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population1,535
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,448/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 94.1%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$45,667
Per Capita Income$30,921
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate16.3%
County GDP$1,525M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$83,000
Zillow Value$67,486
Median Rent$832
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Depression25.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime331/100K
Property Crime2,579/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul28° / 76°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow17 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Work From Home5.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Benld Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,667
Home Value$83,000
Median Rent$832
Poverty Rate16.3%
Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime330.7 /100K
Avg Temperature53.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,535
Population Density1,448 per sq mi
Median Age40.4 years
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.1% Black 1.3% Hispanic 1.2% Other 3.4%
White94.1%
Black or African American1.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.4%

Language

English Only97.3%
Spanish Speakers2.7%
English 97.3% Spanish 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.1%
Health Insurance94.4%

Income

39% below avg
Median Household Income$45,667
Per Capita Income$30,921
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$898
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,326

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate16.3%
Total Establishments (County)887
County GDP$1,525M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation88
Healthcare Facilities78
Retail Stores116
Manufacturing33
Total Establishments887

Industry Mix

Restaurants 88 Healthcare 78 Retail 116 Manufacturing 33

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,326
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,826

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.4 min
Work From Home5.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

71% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$83,000
Zillow Home Value Index$67,486

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$11
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio71.7%
Price Drops100.0%
Active Inventory1

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.8%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$832

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,826
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.61%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.4%
Regular Checkup74.8%
Premature Death Rate9,298 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access78.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)78
Restaurants (County)88

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime330.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault330.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,579.4 /100K
Burglary661.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,918.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

28°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.0 in
Annual Snowfall16.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation621 ft (189 m)
Land Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,448 per sq mi
Latitude39.0930°
Longitude-89.8023°
County FIPS17117

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.7%
D 29.5%

Republican +39.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
High School+89.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,448 per sq mi
Land Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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