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Beecher City, IL
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Beecher City, IL
At a Glance
How Beecher City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beecher City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Beecher City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Beecher City residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,132. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beecher City is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,951. Median rent is $611/month, with 17.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Beecher City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 336/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Beecher City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beecher City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.