BentonIllinois
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 6,709 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Benton
Benton is a close-knit town in southern Illinois, home to 6,578 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Benton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,198 residents per square mile.
What Makes Benton Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Benton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,578.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Benton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Franklin County 1910's Garage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Benton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Benton
- Benton Cons High School
- Benton Grade Sch 5-8
- Benton Grade Sch K-4
- ECHO Juvenile Detention Ctr
- Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8
- Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12
- Starquest Acad RSSP North
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Franklin Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.