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1893
Plat book of Woodford County, Illinois, 1893
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About Benson
Village in Illinois, United StatesBenson is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Benson had a population of 412. It is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Benson
The typical Benson home is worth about $168,000, up 4.8% in a year, 44% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Benson
Full picture →Most working residents leave Benson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Minonk (20%), Bloomington (11%) and Normal (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Benson
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Benson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Benson
Full climate →Benson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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