Beecher City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
419 Population 466/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $25,132 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $196,580 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $611/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Beecher City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$25,132 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
70% below
Zillow: $196,580
Median Rent
$611/mo
47% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
30%
Rent
53%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beecher City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.0% (44% 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 $196,580. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population419
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$25,132
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$611
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$196,580
Housing Units217
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation612 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Beecher City was founded in 1881.
The median home in Beecher City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.