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Beardstown, IL
City in Cass County, Illinois.
Population
6,169
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,686
ZIP codes
0
Beardstown and its ZIP codes
Beardstown at a glance
- Beardstown is about 7.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,587 a year, 27% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,100 (69% below Illinois) and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Beardstown, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beardstown, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,587
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$82,100
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,757), German Americans (507), Irish Americans (335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Beardstown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,532
4,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,995
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.32M
FY 2026, $5,392 per person
How people get to work
Beardstown, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled18.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beardstown, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beardstown, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
Cities near Beardstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArenzvilleVillage | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| BrowningVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| VirginiaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| RushvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| ConcordVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RipleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MeredosiaVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ChandlervilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LiterberryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| VersaillesVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ChapinVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| AstoriaTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BluffsVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0 |
| BathVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beardstown, IL in?
- Beardstown is in Cass County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Beardstown, IL?
- About 6,169 people live in Beardstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beardstown?
- Nearby places include Arenzville (8 mi), Browning (9.1 mi), Virginia (11 mi), Rushville (12 mi), Concord (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023