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Beecher City, IL
Village in Effingham County, Illinois.
Population
414
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
462
ZIP codes
0
Beecher City and its ZIP codes
Beecher City at a glance
- Beecher City is about 2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Beecher City, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Beecher City.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,283
23,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$231M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Beecher City, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beecher City, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Beecher City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CowdenVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ShumwayVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| AltamontCity | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| StewardsonVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| HerrickVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| St. ElmoCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| EffinghamCity | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| StrasburgVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| SigelTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WatsonVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| BrownstownVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Tower HillVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| TeutopolisVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
| RamseyVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beecher City, IL in?
- Beecher City is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Beecher City, IL?
- About 414 people live in Beecher City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beecher City?
- Nearby places include Cowden (5.8 mi), Shumway (7.3 mi), Altamont (9.3 mi), Stewardson (10 mi), Herrick (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023