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
Schools in Benton (3)
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Elementary · 617 students · 37 teachers
388 free/reduced lunch
1000 E McKenzie St · (618)438-7181
Benton Cons High School
High · 577 students · 44 teachers
315 free/reduced lunch
511 E Main St · (618)439-3103
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Middle · 458 students · 34 teachers
277 free/reduced lunch
1000 Forrest St · (618)438-4011