Benton, IL

Benton is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,076. Residents earn $51,349 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

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

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Benton, IL.

Name	Description
Central Shop	Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)