Benson, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
482
Population
3,013/sq mi density
$74,886
Median Income
$39,257 per capita
$118,200
Home Value
$167,528 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,886 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $975/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Benson (12)
Bishop Hill Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buffalo Rock State Park
State Park
295 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Channahon State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Edward R. Madigan State Park
State Park
970 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fox River
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gebhard Woods State Park
State Park
31 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Illini State Park
State Park
159 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jubliee College State Park
State Park
48 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lincolns New Salem State Park
State Park
560 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Matthiessen State Park
State Park
1,604 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Silver Springs
State Park
1,189 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
William G. Stratton State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0