The Worst Towns In Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- First, let's dispense with the good news: Generally, the worst towns in Illinois are far away from Chicago.
And the 10 best towns are all Chicago suburbs, according to an analysis by a company called RoadSnacks.
The worst town in Illinois, according to the study, is Benton, located off Interstate 57 in Franklin County.
Benton residents had a 1 in 40 chance of having something stolen from them last year, the study found.
Unemployment stands at 9.4% and residents earn about $29,000 a year. A total of 17 percent of families live below the poverty line.
Carbondale, which did not make the list, has the lowest income in the state, at $17,743, following by East St. Louis (ranked No. 3) at $19,278, according to the study.
East St. Louis had the worst crime index, followed by south suburban Harvey, the study found.
The Worst Towns In Illinois
Benton
Danville
East St. Louis
Hoopeston
Kankakee
Litchfield
West Frankfort
Alton
Salem
Decatur
Among the factors used to determine the rankings of nearly 350 municipalities: Crime, unemployment, weather, median income, housing vacancies and education quality (measured per-pupil spending).
The Best Towns In Illinois
Wilmette
Buffalo Grove
Highland Park
Deerfield
Hinsdale
Elmhurst
Clarendon Hills
Northbrook
Park Ridge
Winfield
The City Of Chicago ranks in the middle of the list.
