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Population:6,894
Pop. Change:0%
State: Illinois
Metro Area:No Metro Area
County: Franklin County
City:Benton
Zip Code:62812
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools
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Interesting Facts about Benton, Illinois

As of 2011, Benton's population is 6,894 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.25 percent.

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The median home cost in Benton is $55,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.19 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Benton's cost of living is 19.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Benton public schools spend $5,236 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.1 students per teacher in Benton.

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The unemployment rate in Benton is 11.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Benton jobs have Decreased by 2.46 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Benton's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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