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Benson, IL
Village in Woodford County, Illinois.
Population
428
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,620
ZIP codes
0
Benson and its ZIP codes
Benson at a glance
- Benson is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Benson, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Benson.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,452
11,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benson, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benson, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Benson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoanokeVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MinonkCity | 6 mi | 2.4 |
| PanolaVillage | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| SecorVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| El PasoCity | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| RutlandVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| LowpointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| WashburnVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| La RoseVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| TolucaCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DanaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| EurekaCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| MetamoraVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| KappaVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| VarnaVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FlanaganVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benson, IL in?
- Benson is in Woodford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Benson, IL?
- About 428 people live in Benson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benson?
- Nearby places include Roanoke (5.4 mi), Minonk (6 mi), Panola (7 mi), Secor (7.5 mi), El Paso (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023