Benton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,076
Population
1,289/sq mi density
$51,349
Median Income
$28,940 per capita
$85,100
Home Value
$118,719 Zillow
$776
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,349 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,100 home value, $776/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Benton (6)
Cave-In-Rock State Park
State Park
188 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harmonie State Park
State Park
2,912 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Murphysboro State Park
State Park
855 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mineral Mound State Park
State Park
537 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pyramid State Recreation Area
State Park
18,935 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Trail Of Tears State Park
State Park
3,017 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0