- Access to major interstate highway (I 57 ), which runs through center of county.
- Access to recreational activities including fishing and camping in and around Rend Lake.
- Concentration of mining and related industries.
- Other incentives: Enterprise Zone, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC).
Franklin County
Important Assets
Top Industries (Private Sector)
2018
- Retail Trade: 1,430 Employees
- Accommodation and Food Services: 927 Employees
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 877 Employees
Total Private Sector Employment (All Industries): 6,683
By the Numbers
Population
39,302
Median Age
41.4
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Benton Opportunity Zone
Franklin County: Benton Industrial and Airport Business Parks
The Assets
- Business Park located immediately to the east of Benton Municipal Airport. Industrial Park located to west of airport.
- Major interstate highway (I 57) within two miles of parks.
- 58 acres available at Industrial Park 11 acres available at Airport Business Park.
- Access to utilities including water, sewer, electric, and fiber optics.
The Opportunity
- Invest in capital improvements to the parks.
- Invest in existing businesses looking to relocate to the parks.