Benton, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Benton, Illinois Summary
Life in Benton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Benton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton:
The population in Benton is 6,999.
The median home value in Benton is $96,475.
The median income in Benton is $48,784.
The cost of living in Benton is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Benton is $711.
The unemployment rate in Benton is 5.1%.
The poverty rate in Benton is 16.3%.
The average high in Benton is 66.1° and the average low is 45.5°.
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Benton, IL Crime Report
Crime in Benton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Benton. Key points include:
There were 7 total crimes in Benton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Benton is 102.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Benton is 29.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Benton is 73.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Benton is -95.59% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Benton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7 | 102.5 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 29.3 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 29.3 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 5 | 73.2 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 58.6 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 14.6 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Benton, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Benton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Benton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Benton is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Benton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Benton is $96,475.
The median income in Benton is $48,784.
Benton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Benton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Benton | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 77 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
Benton, IL Weather
The average high in Benton is 66.1° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 70.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.5 inches of precipitation each year with 7.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Benton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Benton, IL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Benton
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wyatt pulver -
I live in Benton. It's terrible, bank robberies, car thefts, murders.
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Benton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Benton
The current population in Benton is 6,999. The population has decreased -0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,999 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 6,980 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 7,050 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 7,148 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 7,319 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 7,185 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 7,089 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 7,284 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 7,150 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,066 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton
Benton is:
90.9% White with 6,362 White residents.
0.6% African American with 41 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 315 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 281 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Benton
Benton is 51.6% female with 3,610 female residents.
Benton is 48.4% male with 3,389 male residents.
| Gender | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Benton completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Benton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Benton completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Benton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Benton completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Benton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Benton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Benton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Benton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Benton, Illinois
4.8% of households in Benton earn Less than $10,000.
9.2% of households in Benton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.5% of households in Benton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Benton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Benton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Benton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.7% of households in Benton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.3% of households in Benton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.7% of households in Benton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Benton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
