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Bentley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
15 Population 107/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bentley, IL

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bentley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bentley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bentley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Bentley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.

Education

26.7% of adults in Bentley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bentley has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population15
Median Age69.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$46,573
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,607
Housing Units13
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property514/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation676 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Bentley was founded in 1869.
The median home in Bentley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
43.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.