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Benson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County
Benson, IL
At a Glance
How Benson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Benson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benson residents earn a median household income of $74,886 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,257. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benson is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,828. Median rent is $975/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Benson reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,593/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Benson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.