There are 17 memory care communities serving Benton, Illinois. This includes 2 communities in Benton and 15 nearby. The mean cost per day of Alzheimers care in Illinois is approximately $184, with costs running between $51 and $314 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $5,517, with costs ranging from around $1,519 to $9,425. The mean yearly cost is $66,198, which is over the national average of $60,900.
Benton is a small city in Illinois. It is located within Franklin County. While the surrounding area contains 1,300,421 inhabitants, there are 11,265 living within the city. Those who are over the age of 55 compose about 34% of the community.
Benton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $36,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.98% and the median home price is $102,000, which is less than the Illinois average of $187,500.
Benton has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city receives high amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Benton has average air quality.