At a Glance
Median Income
$53,235
$31,649 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
Zillow: $164,642
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.0% smoking rate
How Beason Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beason's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beason a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beason residents earn a median household income of $53,235 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,649. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beason is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,642. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
13.3% of adults in Beason hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,235
Per Capita$31,649
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$164,642
Housing Units107
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,078/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband44.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Beason was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.