There are 20 nursing homes serving Benton, Illinois. This includes 5 in Benton and 15 nearby. The median daily cost for nursing home care in Illinois is $170, with costs ranging between $115 and $375 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $5,100, with costs ranging from about $3,450 up to $11,250. The median yearly cost is $62,050, which is below the US average of $77,380.
Located in Franklin County, Benton is a small city in the State of Illinois. While the surrounding statistical area includes 1,300,421 residents, there are 11,265 living in the city limits. Those who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 34% of the community.
Benton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city's average household income is $36,000 ($21,000 per person), vs the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The average home price in Benton is $102,000, which is less than the state average of $187,500. Benton has an average unemployment rate of around 6.98%.
Benton has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The city receives high amounts of rain annually. When compared to other cities in the United States, Benton has average air quality ratings.