Franklin County sits in southern Illinois along Interstate 57, giving residents a direct route to Carbondale, Mount Vernon, and the St. Louis metro area within roughly an hour. The county seat, Benton, anchors local employment through health care, education, and retail while Rend Lake provides public boat ramps, fishing, and shoreline parks for year-round recreation. School districts in Benton, West Frankfort, and Sesser serve families, and nearby Shawnee National Forest offers extensive hiking and camping options within a short drive.
Franklin County currently has 89 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $161,850.56, 25 lots for sale with an average list price of $123,952, and 2 manufactured homes for sale with an average list price of $19,400. There are 7 foreclosures for sale. The average annual property tax for Franklin County is $1,756.32.
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