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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 -95.16% 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 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 29.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 29.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5 | 73.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 58.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 14.6 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 81 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Benton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Benton is $104,190.
The median income in Benton is $54,123.
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 | 81 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 48 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Benton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Benton
The current population in Benton is 6,863. The population has decreased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,863 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 7,076 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 6,999 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 7,101 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 6,977 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 6,971 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,980 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 7,050 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 7,148 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 7,319 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 7,185 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 7,089 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 7,284 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 7,150 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 7,066 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton
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Benton is:
89.5% White with 6,143 White residents.
0.9% African American with 61 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 57 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 373 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 229 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Benton
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Benton is 52.9% female with 3,628 female residents.
Benton is 47.1% male with 3,234 male residents.
| Gender | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Benton completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Benton completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Benton completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Benton completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Benton completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Benton completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% 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 | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Benton, Illinois
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7.4% of households in Benton earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Benton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Benton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Benton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Benton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.9% of households in Benton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.9% of households in Benton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Benton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Benton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.8% of households in Benton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Benton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
