Benton, IL 62812 has a population of approximately 11,132 and experiences a population change rate of -1.91%. The population density is 116.5 / sq mi .
Benton, IL 62812 has a population of approximately 11,132 and experiences a population change rate of -1.91%. The population density is 116.5 / sq mi .
The median household income for Benton, IL 62812 is $49,019, with 4,773 households and an average household size of 2.35.
The median value of a home in Benton, IL 62812 is $86,700 with an appreciation rate of 11.30%. 62.84% of housing in the state is owned while 24.53% is rented.
The cost of living in Benton, IL 62812 is 76.8 %.
The unemployment rate in Benton, IL 62812 is 4.80%, and recent job growth is at -1.27%. Future job growth is projected at 30.02%.
The sales tax rate in Benton, IL 62812 is 9.50%, while the income tax rate is 4.95% .
School expenditures in Benton, IL 62812 are $14,974, and the school ratio is 13.8:1.
The average high temperature in July is 88.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.1 inches per year, with 5.8 inches of snow per year.