At a Glance
Median Income
$65,250
$35,870 per capita
Home Value
$100,500
Zillow: $217,974
Median Rent
$650/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
14.9% smoking rate
How Beemer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beemer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beemer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beemer residents earn a median household income of $65,250 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,870. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beemer is $100,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,974. Median rent is $650/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
19.5% of adults in Beemer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beemer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population772
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,795/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$35,870
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$999
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,500
Rent$650
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$217,974
Housing Units304
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,354 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Beemer was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.