Benld, Illinois
City · Population 1,407 · #557 in Illinois
About Benld
Benld, IL is a small town located in southwestern Illinois counting 1,407 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Benld is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,327 residents per square mile.
📰 Benld News Today
- Thomas L. Fedak Obituary (2026) - Benld, IL - Braun Family Funeral Home - Columbia Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Linda Buckley (1948–2026) of Benld, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Apr 7
- Lola Elizabeth Lehman - View Obituary & Service Information Crain Funeral Home · Apr 30
- George H Dresch Obituary | Kravanya Funeral Homes | Gillespie, IL Tribute Archive · Jul 31
- Benld, IL Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 10
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What Makes Benld Unique
- The only place in America named Benld — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,407
Rank in state#557 of 1,294
Land area1.06 sq mi
Density1,327/sq mi
Coordinates39.0930, -89.8023