Beecher City, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
419 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$350 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$390 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Effingham County
2
Effingham Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Effingham County
3
Effingham Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 29
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 3 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 107, IL
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Schools

Beecher City Grade School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Lake Land College
27 miles, E • 1.4 star
Eastern Illinois University
38 miles, E • 2.3 star
Greenville University
39 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
Pana Community Hospital
21 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
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