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Benton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,076
Population
1,289/sq mi density
$51,349
Median Income
$28,940 per capita
$85,100
Home Value
$115,064 Zillow
$776
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
1,534
Violent Crime/100K
14,724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,349 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,100 home value, $776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0132°N, 88.9173°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").