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Crime in Beardstown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Beardstown. Key points include:
There were 52 total crimes in Beardstown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Beardstown is 968.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Beardstown is 409.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Beardstown is 558.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Beardstown is -54.32% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Beardstown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Beardstown / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 52 | 968.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 409.5 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 409.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 30 | 558.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 24 | 446.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 111.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Beardstown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Beardstown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Beardstown is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Beardstown is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Beardstown is $87,128.
The median income in Beardstown is $60,587.
Beardstown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Beardstown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Beardstown | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 48 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Beardstown, IL Weather
The average high in Beardstown is 63.1° and the average low is 42.1°.
There are 68.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.5 inches of precipitation each year with 16.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Beardstown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Beardstown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Beardstown
The current population in Beardstown is 6,169. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,169 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 6,047 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 5,884 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 5,839 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 5,504 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 5,682 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 5,902 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 6,004 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 6,109 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 6,217 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 6,336 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 6,271 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 6,193 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,199 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 5,994 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Beardstown
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Beardstown is:
47.4% White with 2,923 White residents.
7.4% African American with 459 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 112 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 70 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 115 Two Or More residents.
40.3% Hispanic with 2,489 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 40.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Beardstown
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Beardstown is 52.1% female with 3,215 female residents.
Beardstown is 47.9% male with 2,954 male residents.
| Gender | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Beardstown for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Beardstown completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Beardstown completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Beardstown completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Beardstown completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Beardstown completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Beardstown completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Beardstown completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Beardstown completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Beardstown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Beardstown, Illinois
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3.4% of households in Beardstown earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Beardstown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Beardstown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Beardstown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Beardstown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.9% of households in Beardstown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Beardstown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Beardstown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.6% of households in Beardstown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in Beardstown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Beardstown | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
