Information on Benton, Franklin County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Benton, located in the state of Illinois, Franklin County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Benton town HALL, Franklin County
| Benton town Hall's address | Benton Benton Municipal Building 500 W MAIN ST BENTON IL 62812 United States | |
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| Phone number of Benton town 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 | Not available | |||
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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 town code | 1705300 |
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| Benton town phone area code | 618 |
| Benton town 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 | Not available |
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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 |
Distance between Benton and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 818 miles | Los Angeles : 1657 miles | Chicago : 277 miles |
| Houston : 680 miles | Phoenix : 1335 miles | Philadelphia : 751 miles |
| San Antonio : 809 miles | San Diego : 1628 miles | Dallas : 573 miles |
| San Jose : 1797 miles | Fort Worth : 597 miles | Austin : 736 miles |
| Jacksonville : 673 miles | Columbus : 375 miles | Indianapolis : 192 miles closest |
| 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