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Bingham, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
78 Population 289/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 2,654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bingham, IL

At a Glance

Violent Crime
270/100K
29% below
2,654/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bingham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bingham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Bingham reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,654/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Bingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bingham has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population78
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,694
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$770M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$180,243
Housing Units48
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent270/100K
Property2,654/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation597 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bingham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.