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Beardstown, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County
Beardstown, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Beardstown a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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 $83,210. 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.
Safety & Crime
Beardstown reports 829 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,719/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.