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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 62805 ZIP area.

State or areaIllinois

ZIP code62805

Telephone code618

Time zoneCentral Time (CST/CDT)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 48 min5:33 am – 8:21 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 32 min7:08 am – 4:39 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 88°F, lows 68°FColdest month January: highs 41°F, lows 25°F46 in of rain a year, on about 73 dayswettest month April10 in of snow a year, on about 6 days43 days above 90°F, 93 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Benton 2 N station, 3 mi away; rain from Rend Lake Dam; snow from Plumfield

Nearby landmarksGreen Riverriver · 6.0 miLake Moseslake · 4.0 miBrowning Hillpeak · 3.3 miTurkey Knobpeak · 3.4 miLake Hamiltonlake · 4.4 miBuckner Reservoirreservoir · 3.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System

Parks and public landsBenton City Parkpark · under a mile · 98 acresGolf Courserecreation area · 5.4 mi · 172 acresCampbell Pond State Habitat Areastate conservation land · 13.0 mi · 529 acresCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 18.1 mi · 45,487 acresShawnee National Forestnational forest · 21.8 mi · 273,666 acresLake Murphysboro State Parkstate park · 27.5 mi · 948 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

Earthquakes21 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19701 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.2 on 5 Feb 199445 mi away, near Dongola, IllinoisMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 18 Dec 202319 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog

Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowFranklin County, IL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)

Air quality68% of days had good air in 2025245 of 361 days measured116 moderate daysMedian index 42, worst day 98main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Hamilton County, IL, 23 mi away

Drinking waterWest Frankfortserves 8,650 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county

Elevation442 ft135 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program

Local servicesHospitalFranklin Hospital1.6 miPost officeBenton Post Officeunder a mileTown hallWest City Village Hallunder a milePoliceWest City Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationWest City Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools2 elementary, 1 high, 1 otherHighBenton Consolidated High School1.5 miSchoolKMC 801 BD Center1.8 miElementaryBenton Grade School K - 41.9 miCollegeRend Lake College9.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

Getting aroundAirportVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois MWA17 miMajor airportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport STL93 miInterstateI-57under a mileUS highwayUS 5116 miAmtrakDu Quoin, IL DQN16 miCoachMt. Vernon IL (MVI)Greyhound22 miTransit2 stops within a mileSouth Central Transit (SCT)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

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Auto Repair Shops

Auto Repair Shops in Akin

Extreme Auto - Benton
210 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.0 mi
Precision Works - Benton
601 1st St, Benton, 62812 · 1.0 mi
Zimmerman's Garage - Benton
9030 Bennett Road, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi
Valvoline Express Care - Benton
1510 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.7 mi
Crafts Auto Repair - Benton
1006 East Main Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.9 mi
Fast Truck and Trailer - Benton
125 Industrial Park Rd, Benton, 62812 · 1.9 mi
Dunagan's Collision Center & Towing - Benton
1405 Bailey Ln, Benton, 62812 · 2.3 mi
Motor Medix Inc - Benton
6655 E Bethel Rd, Benton, 62812 · 2.6 mi
Michael's Automotive Perfections - Benton
11065 Yellow Banks Rd, Benton, 62812 · 3.1 mi
JW Truck and Trailer Repair LLC - Benton
5572 Orient Blacktop, Benton, 62812 · 3.6 mi
Wiley's Custom Auto Body & Painting - West Frankfort
301 W 7th St, West Frankfort, 62896 · 6.2 mi

Auto Body Shops

Auto Body Shops in Akin

J B Modified - Akin, Benton
1201 W Webster St, Akin, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Wilkin's Auto Body - Benton
502 East Main Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.5 mi
Caliber Collision - Benton
1618 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 2.1 mi
JC Performance LLC - Benton
11542 Yellow Banks Rd, Benton, 62812 · 3.1 mi
Gandy's Body Shop - West Frankfort
14020 Gossett Rd, West Frankfort, 62896 · 5.6 mi

Auto Parts Stores

Auto Parts Stores in Akin

O'Reilly Auto Parts - Benton
700 W Main Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
AutoZone - Benton
624 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Franklin Auto Parts and Machine - Benton
111 Jackson Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Napa Auto Parts - Benton
519 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Fisher Auto Parts - Benton
700 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi

Clothing Stores

Clothing Stores in Akin

Factory Connection - Akin
18 Rend Lake Rd, Akin, 62812 · under a mile
The Moth & The Butterfly - Benton
430 W Webster St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Sue's II - Benton
1201 Public Square, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi
Denim and Grace Boutique - Benton
312 N McLeansboro St, Benton, 62812 · 1.8 mi
Tomcat hard hats - Logan
6814 1st E St, Logan, 62856 · 6.0 mi

Gift Shops

Gift Shops in Akin

Rose's Flower Shop & Greenhouse - Benton
608 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Momma Mayberry's Boutique - Benton
601 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Team Tindle Gardens - Benton
708 S Commercial St, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Sugar Creek - Benton
408 E Church St, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Flowers By Dave - Benton
1101 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.4 mi

Discount Stores

Discount Stores in Akin

Dollar Tree - Akin
7 Rend Lake Plaza, Akin, 62812 · under a mile
Bargain Momma's Resale Shop - Benton
314 S Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.1 mi
Save A Lot - Benton
309 E Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Dollar General - Benton
215 Bailey Ln, Benton, 62812 · 1.8 mi

Auto Detailings

Auto Detailings in Akin

Wooly Wash W Mai - Benton
619 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Visual Pro Detailing - Benton
14465 State Highway 14, Benton, 62812 · 3.2 mi
Sublime Auto Detailing - Orient
502 Buchanan St, Orient, 62874 · 5.7 mi
Allen�s Detailing - Valier
200 W Patton St, Valier, 62891 · 5.7 mi

Sporting Goods Stores

Sporting Goods Stores in Akin

BigDog Mower Co. - Benton
409 S Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.1 mi
Benton Country Club - Benton
14783 Il-14, Benton, 62812 · 4.0 mi
Beavz Sporting Goods - Christopher
110 N State St, Christopher, 62822 · 6.2 mi

Tobacco Shops

Tobacco Shops in Akin

Smoky Vape & More - Akin, Benton
100 N Central St, Akin, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Jerrie SI Vapor - Benton
1310 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.6 mi
K & M Liquors - Benton
1526 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.8 mi

Liquor Stores

Liquor Stores in Akin

The Liquor Barrell - Benton
707 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Eastside Liquor & Gaming - Benton
1000 E Main St, Benton, 62812 · 2.0 mi
Mac's Spirits & More - Whittington
13994 IL-37, Whittington, 62897 · 5.0 mi

Tire Shops

Tire Shops in Akin

Plaza Tire Services - Benton
702 West Main Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
S and S Mufflers - Benton
145 Industrial Park Rd 6, Benton, 62812 · 2.1 mi

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets in Akin

Benton Farmers Market - Benton
414 W Huddelson St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Rogers Farm - Benton
1635 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 2.1 mi

Antique Stores

Antique Stores in Akin

Edwards Antiques & Jewelry - Benton
504 Public Square, Benton, 62812 · 1.1 mi
County Seat Antique Mall - Benton
303 Public Square, Benton, 62812 · 1.1 mi

Cell Phone Stores

Cell Phone Stores in Akin

TCC Benton - Akin, Benton
109 N Central St, Akin, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
AT&T - Benton
922 Giacone Dr, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Oil Change Services

Oil Change Services in Akin

Benton Super Lube - Benton
107 South Du Quoin Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Pawn Shops

Pawn Shops in Akin

Pawn Shop - Benton
511 West Main Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Musical Instrument Stores

Musical Instrument Stores in Akin

Front Row Center Music - Benton
1507 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.7 mi

Thrift Stores

Thrift Stores in Akin

Younger's Trading Post - Benton
1201 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.5 mi

Shoe Stores

Shoe Stores in Akin

Hibbett Sports - Akin, Benton
11 N Rend Lake Plz Unit 4, Akin, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Electronics Stores

Electronics Stores in Akin

RadioShack - Akin, Benton
922 Giacone Drive West City Xing, Akin, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Camping Stores

Camping Stores in Akin

Outdoor Power Sales & Service - Whittington
14960 IL-37 N, Whittington, 62897 · 6.2 mi

Shopping Malls

Shopping Malls in Akin

Benton Public Square - Benton
Il-14, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi

Florists

Florists in Akin

Petals & Promises - Benton
503 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Motorcycle Repair Shops

Motorcycle Repair Shops in Akin

JC Racing & Repair - Benton
6704 Minier Rd, Benton, 62812 · 2.6 mi

Convenience Stores

Convenience Stores in Akin

Mach 1 - Benton
709 W Main St, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Bicycle Stores

Bicycle Stores in Akin

Wiggs Bicycles - Benton
1103 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.5 mi

Car Washes

Car Washes in Akin

Mr Car Wash - Christopher
107 E Egyptian Ave, Christopher, 62822 · 6.2 mi

Hunting and Fishing Stores

Hunting and Fishing Stores in Akin

Blackout Bait and Tackle at Rend Lake - Whittington
14711 IL-37, Whittington, 62897 · 6.0 mi

Appliance Stores

Appliance Stores in Akin

Aaron's - Benton
9 N Rend Lake Plz, Benton, 62812 · under a mile

Grocery Stores

Grocery Stores in Akin

Farm fresh Benton - Benton
316 N Main St, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi

Gun Stores

Gun Stores in Akin

Hood's Guns & More - Coello, Benton
5777 Izaac Walton Rd, Coello, Benton, 62812 · 5.8 mi

Jewelry Stores

Jewelry Stores in Akin

Drake's Jewelry - Benton
1204 Public Sq, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi

Other Shops

Other Shops in Akin

Auto Tech Repair Center - Benton
929 West Washington Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Thomas Printing and Stationery - Benton
301 South Du Quoin Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Smoke Break - Benton
601 West Main Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Tony's Barber Shop - Benton
404 West 4th Street, Benton, 62812 · under a mile
Joe's Garage - Benton
1200 Blakely Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi
Like Nu Fiberglassing - Benton
11984 Jordan Creek Road, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi
Danny Estep Automotive - Benton
10861 Page Road, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi
Deadeye Printing - Benton
120 East Main Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.2 mi
All Stars N Stitches - Benton
418 East Main Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.3 mi
Dairy Queen (1216 North Main Street) - Benton
1216 North Main Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.5 mi
Cheryl's Custom Upholstery - Benton
1107 South Wilson Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.6 mi
Glass Specialty - Benton
1508 North Main Street, Benton, 62812 · 1.7 mi
Tate and Tate Glass Services - Benton
509 North Ward Street, Benton, 62812 · 2.1 mi
McLean Implement - Benton
12047 Illinois 37, Benton, 62812 · 3.2 mi
Lolli's - Benton
15881 Rose Rd, Benton, 62812 · 4.8 mi

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