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Bement, IL
Village in Piatt County, Illinois.
Population
1,792
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,303
ZIP codes
0
Bement and its ZIP codes
Bement at a glance
- Bement is about 10 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, 9% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,300 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for Bement, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bement, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$99,300
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (327), Irish Americans (323), Dutch Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Piatt County. PPP loans are for Bement.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,198
3,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,960
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $6,938 per person
How people get to work
Bement, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bement, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bement, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Bement
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IvesdaleVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MonticelloCity | 7.8 mi | 4 |
| HammondVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Cerro GordoVillage | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| CiscoVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| AtwoodVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| GarrettVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| White HeathCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SadorusVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ArgentaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| De LandVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LovingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ArthurVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bement, IL in?
- Bement is in Piatt County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Bement, IL?
- About 1,792 people live in Bement, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bement?
- Nearby places include Ivesdale (6.3 mi), Monticello (7.8 mi), Hammond (8.6 mi), Cerro Gordo (9 mi), Cisco (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023