At a Glance
Median Income
$58,765
$22,984 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
Zillow: $90,263
Median Rent
$769/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
16.0% smoking rate
How Beardstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beardstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beardstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beardstown residents earn a median household income of $58,765 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,984. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beardstown is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,263. Median rent is $769/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
17.4% of adults in Beardstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beardstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,047
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,652/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,765
Per Capita$22,984
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$769
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$90,263
Housing Units2,298
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation443 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Beardstown was founded in 1819.
The median home in Beardstown was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.