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Beason, IL

Illinois

Beason is a small town in Illinois with a population of 136. Residents earn $53,235 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
136 Population 316/sq mi density
$53,235 Median Income $31,649 per capita
$81,100 Home Value $149,347 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,235 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,235
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,100
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Beason Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population136
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,235
Per Capita$31,649
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,344M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$149,347
Housing Units107
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking14.0%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation639 ft (195 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries5

Is Beason a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beason receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Beason offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beason is $53,235, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beason is $81,100, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Beason experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 19.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Beason has a population of 136 with a density of 316 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

136
Total Population
316
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.8%
Female 41.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Beason vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beason vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beason is $53,235, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Beason vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,235
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,649
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
IRS Avg AGI$67,999

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)558
County GDP$1,344M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare57
Retail71
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,356
24% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Beason is $81,100, 71% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $149,347.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,100
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$149,347

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.9%
Housing Units107
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,356
24% above US avg
Effective Rate5.37%
In Beason, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.0% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beason vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep33.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.7%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits66.0%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities57
Beason has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall19.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates40.1428°N, 89.1928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.5-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 41.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density316/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants65
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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