Illinois
Beardstown is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,047. Residents earn $58,765 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beardstown receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Beardstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beardstown is $58,765, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Beardstown is $80,800, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 879 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 693 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Beardstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 60.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 39.2% |
| 193% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,765 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,984 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,001 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,971 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 163 |
| County GDP | $346M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,675 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.79% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $80,800 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $83,210 |
| Census Median Rent | $769 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,675 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.79% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,015/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Total Violent | 878.5/100K |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 878.5/100K |
| Total Property | 692.7/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 169.0/100K |
| Theft | 506.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 16.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0101°N, 90.4311°W |
| County FIPS | 17169 |
Winner: Republican by 46.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |