At a Glance
Median Income
$35,582
$22,893 per capita
Home Value
$48,400
Zillow: $41,786
Median Rent
$905/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
468/100K
3,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.5%
26.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Beecher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beecher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beecher a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beecher residents earn a median household income of $35,582 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,893. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beecher is $48,400 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $41,786. Median rent is $905/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Beecher reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,241/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Beecher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beecher has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,507
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,582
Per Capita$22,893
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,400
Rent$905
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$41,786
Housing Units4,714
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property3,241/100K
Health
Obesity52.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation779 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Beecher was founded in 1938.
The median home in Beecher was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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