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Businesses

291

Jobs

2,671

State Licenses

339

Liquor Licenses

32

Avg Wage

$36K

Local Economy

Census CBP

291 businesses employ 2,671 people in the Benton area, paying an average of $36K/year. 90.4% are small businesses (under 20 employees).

Top Industries

Retail trade51
Accommodation and food services40
Other services (except public administration)30
Health care and social assistance29
Professional, scientific, and technical services27
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State-Licensed Professionals

IDFPR

339 active IDFPR licenses across 34 license types. 17 new in the last 12 months.

By Category

Healthcare162
Security103
Beauty & Wellness58
Cannabis7
Funeral & Cemetery5
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Liquor & Gaming

ILCCIGB

32 active liquor licenses in Benton.

By Type

Bar/Tavern10
Other7
Store5
Restaurant4
Station & Convenience Store3
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