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Beason, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.4 /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
3.4 / 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Beason, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,235
29% below
$31,649 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
71% below
Zillow: $149,347
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beason a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $149,347. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Safety & Crime

Beason reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 587/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$149,347
Housing Units107
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property587/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband70.0%
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.