Information on Benton, Franklin County
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Benton City HALL, Franklin County
| Benton City Hall's address | Benton Benton Municipal Building 500 W MAIN ST BENTON IL 62812 United States | |
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| Phone number of Benton City Hall | Not available | |
| Benton, IL email | Not available | |
| Benton official website | bentonil.com/ | |
| Mayor of Benton | Lee Messersmith | |
| Franklin County, Illinois: Vital Records | Benton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Illinois birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Benton
What county is Benton IL in?Benton, IL is located in Franklin County |
Where is Benton, Illinois ?Benton lies in Franklin County in the southern part of Illinois, United States. It is situated approximately 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, and about 300 miles south of Chicago. This city serves as the county seat of Franklin County and is part of the region known as Little Egypt."" |
What is the cost of living in Benton IL ?The cost of living in Benton, Illinois (Franklin County) is relatively affordable, with the median home price around $85,000. Transportation costs are modest, typically under $1,000 annually for vehicle expenses. Groceries average about 10% lower than the national average, making Benton an economical choice for residents. |
Benton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Franklin - other counties in Illinois |
Benton building department, IL
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Benton's town hall or Franklin County authorities directly. |
Demography of Benton
| Name of Benton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 6 709 inhabitants (2020) | 252 / 4 450 | ||
| Population density in Benton | 1 184,5 pop/sq mi (457,3 pop/km²) | |||
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List of Passport Facilities in Benton, IL
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| BENTON POST OFFICE | 301 N DUQUOIN ST | 6184384931 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Benton
There are 7 bank branches in Benton.
Peoples National Bank , N.A. is the most popular bank in Benton with 2 branch offices, followed by State Bank of Whittington with 2 branch offices and then First Financial Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Benton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Peoples National Bank , N.A. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| State Bank of Whittington | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Financial Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Legence Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Benton administrative numbers
| Benton City code | 1705300 |
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| Benton town phone area code | 618 |
| Benton City postcode | 62812 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Toponymy and translation of Benton
| Serbian: Бентон |
Transportation modes in Benton
| Airport | Williamson County Regional Airport 18 miles Mount Vernon Airport 22.3 miles Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport 24 miles |
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Benton territory
| Benton area | 5,66 sq mi (14,67 km²) |
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| Benton altitude | 472 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 38.0042 Longitude: -88.9161 Latitude: 38° 0' 15'' North Longitude: 88° 54' 58'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Natural parks | Benton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Benton close to?
| Nearby cities include: West City, Buckner, Hanaford and Ewing | ||
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| Valier | Ewing | Ewing |
| West City |  | Hanaford |
| West City | West City | Hanaford |
| West City 2.1 miles | Buckner 5.8 miles | Hanaford 6.2 miles |
| Ewing 6.4 miles | Valier 6.9 miles | Orient 7.4 miles |
| West Frankfort 7.8 miles | Christopher 8 miles | North City 8.1 miles |
| Sesser 9 miles | Ina 9.5 miles | Zeigler 10.7 miles |
| Thompsonville 10.9 miles | Freeman Spur 11.5 miles | Nason 11.6 miles |
| Macedonia 12 miles | Bonnie 13.1 miles | Johnston City 13.3 miles |
| Royalton 14.2 miles | Waltonville 15.6 miles | Whiteash 15.9 miles |
Other Cities in Franklin County
- West Frankfort (7,275 pop.)
- Christopher (2,697 pop.)
- Sesser (1,888 pop.)
- Zeigler (1,669 pop.)
- Royalton (1,068 pop.)
- West City (656 pop.)
- Valier (554 pop.)
- North City (509 pop.)
- Thompsonville (486 pop.)
- Buckner (409 pop.)
- Orient (327 pop.)
- Hanaford (320 pop.)
- Ewing (300 pop.)
Distance to Major Cities in Illinois
| Chicago : 277 miles | Aurora : 262 miles | Joliet : 248 miles |
| Rockford : 295 miles | Elgin : 281 miles | Springfield : 130 miles |
| Peoria : 189 miles | Waukegan : 307 miles | Champaign : 151 miles |
| Cicero : 273 miles | Schaumburg : 282 miles | Arlington Heights : 287 miles |
| Bolingbrook : 259 miles | Decatur : 127 miles closest | Palatine : 288 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Benton
Benton Grade School K-4
District of Benton Ccsd 47Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 658
Middle schools in Benton
Benton Grade School 5-8
District of Benton Ccsd 47Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 452
High schools in Benton
Benton Cons High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 565
Alternative schools in Benton
ECHO Juvenile Detention Center
District of Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn RoeLowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 12
Students : 11