Beardstown, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,047 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,765 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$504 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 26
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 2 1 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 0 42
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 50, IL State House District 99, IL
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Schools

Gard Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Grand Ave Sch
<1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Illinois College
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
MacMurray College
22 miles, S • 1.9 star
Western Illinois University
34 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Passavant Area Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
Mason District Hospital
28 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mc Donough District Hospital
33 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
42 miles, SE • 1 star
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