Benton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.
As is often the case in a small city, Benton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Benton overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Benton, 21.27% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Benton in 2022 was $29,242, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,968 for a family of four. However, Benton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Benton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Benton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Benton include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Benton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
