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

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

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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4 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Benton, IL.

Name	Year	Description
Benton, IL	2012	6 orange circle in shape bright lights. They were in a diagonal line. Evenly spaced apart. Coming up from the ground to the sky. Th
Benton, IL	2003	07/05/03 REND LAKE IL&#44 4PM TWO ROUND SHINY LIGHTS MOVING SOUTH TO NORTH
Benton, IL	2003	Cigar shaped with two round objects in center.
Benton, IL	1962	Saucer shaped object in daytime nearly landed next to me. When my mother ran out to me&#44 it flew away.