What are the schools like in Beaman, IA?

School district data for Beaman is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Beaman?

The median household income in Beaman, IA is $74,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Beaman, IA?

Beaman has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.7 inches.

Beaman, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beaman, IA affordable or expensive?

Beaman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beaman is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,700 and the median rent is $763 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beaman, IA?

Crime rate data for Beaman is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Beaman, IA a Good Place to Live?

Beaman is a small town of 122 in Iowa, with a median household income of $74,375 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Beaman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Beaman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beaman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.0

Beaman's overall cost of living index is 88.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beaman costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Beaman, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$763	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Beaman is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Beaman, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beaman sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 31.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beaman, IA
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	31.7"

Demographics

Metric	Beaman, IA	National Avg
Population	122	—
Median Age	50.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	4.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Conrad, IA 3 mi Gladbrook, IA 6 mi Lincoln, IA 7 mi Green Mountain, IA 8 mi Liscomb, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Beaman

Beaman, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50609

Beaman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaman, IA affordable or expensive?

Beaman's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Beaman roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $763/month.

What is the crime rate in Beaman, IA?

Crime data for Beaman is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Beaman?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Beaman, IA a good place to live?

Beaman, IA has a population of 122, a median household income of $74,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beaman?

Beaman averages 27.7°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 31.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beaman?

Beaman, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50609.

What is the population of Beaman?

The population of Beaman, Iowa is 122 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beaman?

Key numbers for living in Beaman: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $74,375. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.