Benton
- Town in Illinois
Town
Benton
- grade BOverall Grade
- Town in Illinois
- Rating 3.17 out of 5 6 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade A minus
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade A
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C+
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$76,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$660
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault29.3national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary58.6national 500.1
- Theft557.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft14.6national 284
Residents
Working in Benton
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$46,530
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Benton Reviews
Rating 3.17 out of 5 6 reviews
It is a basic, southern small town. Everyone knows each other and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. There is not much to do other than drive along in the back roads and listen to music. The popular hangout places that most teens go to are Walmart parking or Rend Lake Dam. For the most part is a quiet town!
Benton is a safe home, however it has a bad drug problem. I would love to see the town be cleaned up along with some of the people who reside in it.
Benton is a small but yet unique town hidden away in southern illinois. The camping experience is fantastic. There are multiple options to go fishing, hunting, and camping. Like around Rend Lake or at the Benton KOA. The KOA is a great family campground with a pool and catch and release pond. There are a few mom and pop type of restaurants in town that are always a great place to stop and have a bite to eat. There is a good size Wal Mart in town which can be convenient. I wish there was a few more places in Benton that would help bring in tourism. The reason being is that there is nothing to do in town but walk around Walmart on a Friday night. Most people in up spending their money in another town. Overall I have had a great experience in benton the people are friendly, the food is good, and the camping is fantastic. Benton is a family fun filled town.