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Franklin County, Illinois

Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County Courthouse in Benton.jpg
Franklin County Courthouse in Benton
Map of Illinois highlighting Franklin County
Location in the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location in the U.S.
Founded January 2, 1818
Named for Benjamin Franklin
Seat Benton
Largest city West Frankfort
Area
 • Total 431 sq mi (1,116 km2)
 • Land 409 sq mi (1,059 km2)
 • Water 23 sq mi (60 km2), 5.2%
Population
 • (2010) 39,561
 • Density 97/sq mi (37/km²)
Congressional district 12th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.franklincountyil.gov
Benton, Illinois
Climate chart ()
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
J F M A M J J A S O N D
 
 
2.9
 
 
39
21
 
 
2.9
 
 
45
26
 
 
4.2
 
 
56
36
 
 
4.5
 
 
67
45
 
 
4.6
 
 
76
54
 
 
4.1
 
 
85
63
 
 
3.2
 
 
90
68
 
 
3
 
 
88
65
 
 
2.9
 
 
81
58
 
 
2.9
 
 
69
45
 
 
4.5
 
 
56
37
 
 
3.6
 
 
43
26
Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel