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Benson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
482
Population
3,013/sq mi density
$74,886
Median Income
$39,257 per capita
$118,200
Home Value
$165,828 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
1,593 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,886 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Benson experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8507°N, 89.1211°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Benson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").