Benton Township, Franklin County, Illinois
Benton Township is a township in Franklin County, Illinois. About 8,623 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 8,623 ± 39
- County
- Franklin County
- School districts
- Benton Consolidated High School District 1039–12 · high schoolBenton Community Consolidated School District 47Pre-K to 8 · elementary
- Land area
- 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,610 ± $10,346
- Median home value
- $84,500 ± $10,441
- Water area
- 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1705505313
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.996654, -88.870034
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Benton Township, largest first
- Benton (city)6,863 people
- Hanaford (village)332 people
These places’ central points lie inside Benton Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Ewing Township5.6 mi north
- Eastern Township6.0 mi east
- Frankfort Township6.2 mi south
- Browning Township6.5 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Benton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Franklin County, largest first
- Frankfort Township6,340 people
- Denning Township4,682 people
- Tyrone Township4,636 people
- Six Mile Township3,496 people
- Goode Township2,604 people
- Browning Township2,145 people
- Ewing Township2,020 people
- Cave Township1,549 people
- Eastern Township600 people
- Northern Township317 people
- Barren Township311 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Franklin County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Benton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 48 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 32 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:32 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:35 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:22 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:10 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:45 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:06 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:20 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May 15 | 5:45 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:32 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:10 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:37 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:35 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Franklin County or the local office.
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