At a Glance
Median Income
$64,231
$31,114 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $135,907
Median Rent
$942/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
12.9% smoking rate
How Beckemeyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beckemeyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beckemeyer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beckemeyer residents earn a median household income of $64,231 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,114. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beckemeyer is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,907. Median rent is $942/month, with 19.0% 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 1958.
Education
10.9% of adults in Beckemeyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beckemeyer has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,024
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,652/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,231
Per Capita$31,114
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$942
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$135,907
Housing Units468
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation455 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Beckemeyer was founded in 1866.
The median home in Beckemeyer was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.