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Bentley, IL

Town in Hancock County, Illinois.

Population

22

Land area

0.1sq mi

People per sq mi

154

ZIP codes

0

Bentley and its ZIP codes

Bentley at a glance

  • Bentley is 33% less dense than Illinois as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Bentley.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,353

4,257 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,715

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$136M

FY 2026, $7,713 per person

Hancock County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Bentley, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

627

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

48

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 18°F

40.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Bentley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BascoVillage4.9 mi0.2
CarthageCity5.2 mi2.5
West PointVillage7.2 mi0.2
BowenVillage7.9 mi0.4
ElvastonVillage8.2 mi0.8
FerrisVillage9.2 mi2
PlymouthVillage11 mi0.6
AugustaVillage11 mi0.7
HamiltonCity13 mi3.6
LoraineVillage14 mi0.8
La PrairieVillage15 mi0.2
TennesseeVillage15 mi0.4
Keokuk, IACity16 mi9.1
WarsawCity17 mi6.5
Sandusky, IACensus-designated place17 mi1.4
GoldenVillage17 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bentley, IL in?
Bentley is in Hancock County, Illinois.
What is the population of Bentley, IL?
About 22 people live in Bentley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bentley?
Nearby places include Basco (4.9 mi), Carthage (5.2 mi), West Point (7.2 mi), Bowen (7.9 mi), Elvaston (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023