Quality of Life and Culture in Benson, IL - PlaceVista

Benson, IL B+

Population: 381

Home Price: $95,500

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Overview

Benson is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 381. Benson has a four seasons climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 24.5 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Benson, IL

Employment and Income	Benson	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$33,178	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$66,250	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	4.2%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	Benson	Illinois	United States
Median Age	39.5	41.5	42.3

Gender	Benson	Illinois	United States
Male	46.5%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	53.5%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	Benson	Illinois	United States
White	98.7%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	Benson	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$95,500	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$650	$721	$801
Family Households	52.3%	52.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.5%	24.5%	26.2%
Homeowners	96.1%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	3.9%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Benson	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.5%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.7%	41.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.7%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	16.6%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	10.9%	13.8%	15.0%

Proficiency	Benson	Illinois	United States
Mathematics	37.0%	32.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	62.0%	38.5%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Benson	Illinois	United States
Murder	NA	2.2	3.0
Rape	NA	43.2	38.0
Robbery	NA	33.2	40.7
Assault	NA	146.2	188.5

Property Crime	Benson	Illinois	United States
Burglary	NA	246.4	336.1
Theft	NA	1262.2	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	122.7	167.1
Arson	NA	11.1	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Benson, IL

mcdonalds
beer

basketball
baseball
racing
teams
dirt track racing

volleyball
professional wrestling

professional wrestling
tv
sports

indoor
sports

decals
pharmacy
mcdonalds

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