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Bement, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
Bement, IL
At a Glance
How Bement Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bement's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bement a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bement residents earn a median household income of $79,583 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,463. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bement is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,622. Median rent is $772/month, with 18.2% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bement reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,004/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Bement hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bement has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.