At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$28,288 per capita
Violent Crime
10/100K
919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bevington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bevington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bevington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bevington residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,288. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bevington reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 919/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Bevington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bevington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$28,288
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$212,840
Housing Units10
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
D
Violent10/100K
Property919/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation845 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bevington was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.