The Benton, IL employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Benton is $22,482, which is 29% lower than than the Illinois average and 25% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $37,148, which is 37% lower than than the Illinois average and 33% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Benton is 7%, which is 56% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Benton is 23% which is 54% higher than than the national average.
