Benton is located in Illinois. Benton, Illinois 62812has a population of 6,804. Benton 62812 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25% households with children. The county percentage for households with children is 25%.
The median household income in Benton, Illinois 62812 is $43,885. The median household income for the surrounding county is $44,061 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Benton 62812 is 41.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.3 degrees. The annual precipitation is 43.19.