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Beason, IL
Census-designated place in Logan County, Illinois.
Population
142
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
327
ZIP codes
0
Beason and its ZIP codes
Beason at a glance
- Beason is 43% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Beason, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Beason.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,017
7,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Beason, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beason, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Beason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChestnutCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| KenneyVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynesvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| AtlantaCity | 8.8 mi | 1.2 |
| LincolnCity | 9.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Mount PulaskiCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| McLeanVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ClintonCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| LathamVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WapellaVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BroadwellVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MaroaCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| ArmingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HartsburgVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WarrensburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HeyworthVillage | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beason, IL in?
- Beason is in Logan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Beason, IL?
- About 142 people live in Beason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beason?
- Nearby places include Chestnut (6.1 mi), Kenney (6.5 mi), Waynesville (7.6 mi), Atlanta (8.8 mi), Lincoln (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023