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Benton INFORMATION

Population: 6,753

Male 47% Female 53%
Married 60%
Single 40%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

6/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Benton has a very low population density. Benton is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

1,263 Benton
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 6/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Benton, IL, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Benton, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Benton has a population density of 1,263, with 6,753 current residents.

Out of the 6,753 current residents, 47% are male and 53% are female. 60% of the residents are married and 40% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 58% Sun
  • 43% Rain
  • 10% Snow

Condition

56°F average temperature

  • 53 years Median home age
  • $66,130 Median home price
  • 1.17% Home appreciation rate
  • 14.72% Annual property tax
  • 63.6%
    Homes owned
  • 27%
    Homes rented
  • 9.4%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Benton, the air quality is 87% and the weather, on average, is 58% sunny, 43% rainy, and 10% snowy. The average temperature is 56°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Benton, you should know that 63.6% of homes are owned while 27% of homes are rented, and 9.4% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $66,130, the median age of homes is 53 years, the annual home appreciation is 1.17% and the annual property tax is 14.72%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    7
  • Average age

    42
  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Benton, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Benton’s crime rate is 7 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Benton is 42 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 47.64% Democratic, 50.45% Republican, and 1.92% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

15%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:18

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    7.1%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    29.2%
  • Service Occupations
    20.3%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    17.6%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    8.5%
  • 76%
    High school diploma
  • 8%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 8%
    Bachelors degree
  • 5%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Benton, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 15.00% of residents are unemployed in Benton (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Benton residents: 7.1% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 17.04% are in the arts and sciences field, 20.3% are in the customer service field, 29.2% are in the sales field, 0.30% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 8.5% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 17.6% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:18. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 75.69%, 7.87% of residents have an associate’s degree, 8.42% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 4.93% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Benton, you should be aware that the average commute time is 22 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Benton have a few different options. 81% of commuters use their own cars, 12% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.

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