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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 397
Population Density 2,276 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 197
Male Population 201
Median Age 38.58 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 69%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 23 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College EUREKA COLLEGE
Distance to EUREKA COLLEGE 12 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 165
Family Households 115
Average Family Size 2.98
Average Household Income $51,273
Median Household Income $53,332
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 69%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.11
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.19
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.20
Murder Risk (County) 0.48
Rape Risk (County) 0.16
Robbery Risk 0.05
Assault Risk (County) 0.10
Property Risk (County) 0.23
Burglary Risk (County) 0.29
Larceny Risk (County) 0.30
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.05

Environment

Average July High Temperature 86.3° F
Average January Low Temperature 12.6° F
Annual Precipitation 37.24 inches
Air Pollution Index 87% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7.25%
Nearest Airport CENTRAL IL REGL ARPT AT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
Distance to CENTRAL IL REGL ARPT AT BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL 27 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team PEORIA CHIEFS (A)
Distance to PEORIA CHIEFS (A) 27 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
ROANOKE - BENSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL5 - 8131 REITER ST, BENSON, IL 61516
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSFLANAGAN STATE BANK403 STATE ST BENSON, IL 61516
CHURCHESBENSON BAPTIST CHURCH402 PLEASANT ST BENSON, IL 61516
CHURCHESST JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH209 JEFFERSON ST BENSON, IL 61516
CHURCHESST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH502 PLEASANT ST BENSON, IL 61516
CHURCHESST PAUL'S UNITED CHR-CHRISTRR 1 BENSON, IL 61516
CHURCHESST PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH1777 COUNTY ROAD 2000 E BENSON, IL 61516



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
615165$75,000$66,400
Displaying 1-1 of 1 in $200-500k range
LIVE SOMEWHERE SPECIAL! ALMOST 7 ACRES, OUT BLDGS, A LARGE HEATED BARN FOR LIVE STOCK OR SHOP & A 2ND HOME (3BD, 1259 SQ FT'). NEWLY REJUVENATED MAIN HOME W/ NEUTRAL WALLS & GLEAMING WOOD FLOORS, A WINDING STAIRCASE & FULLY APPLIANCED COUNTRY KITCHEN W/ HONEY HICKORY CUSTOM CABINETS. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY IN 4TH  BDRM. 2ND HOME HAS REFINISHED WOOD FLOORS, NEW WINDOWS & FRESH PAINT. LOCATED BETWEEN PEORIA, PONTIAC, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE & MINUTES FROM HWY 39 ON COUNTY RD 2400 EAST.
 1813&15 COUNTY RD 2400 E
 BENSON, IL 61516
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$360,000


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