What are the schools like in Beckemeyer, IL?

Beckemeyer is served primarily by Breese ESD 12. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.

What is the median household income in Beckemeyer?

The median household income in Beckemeyer, IL is $63,816 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Beckemeyer, IL?

Beckemeyer has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Beckemeyer, IL affordable or expensive?

Beckemeyer's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beckemeyer is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,300 and the median rent is $1,040 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beckemeyer, IL?

Beckemeyer has a violent crime rate of 21.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 119.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beckemeyer, IL a Good Place to Live?

Beckemeyer is a small town of 1,042 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,816 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Beckemeyer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beckemeyer 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: 96.3

Beckemeyer's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beckemeyer costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Beckemeyer, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,040	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,816	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beckemeyer's violent crime rate is 21.3 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

21.3 /100k

Property Crime

119.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Beckemeyer is served primarily by Breese ESD 12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1 .

Metric	Beckemeyer, IL	National Avg
School District	Breese ESD 12	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beckemeyer sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beckemeyer, IL
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.1"

Demographics

Metric	Beckemeyer, IL	National Avg
Population	1,042	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carlyle, IL 3 mi Bartelso, IL 5 mi Breese, IL 5 mi Germantown, IL 7 mi Huey, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Beckemeyer

Beckemeyer, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62219

Beckemeyer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beckemeyer, IL affordable or expensive?

Beckemeyer's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Beckemeyer roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,300 and median rent is $1,040/month.

What is the crime rate in Beckemeyer, IL?

Beckemeyer's violent crime rate is 21.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 119.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beckemeyer?

Public schools in Beckemeyer are operated by Breese ESD 12. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beckemeyer, IL a good place to live?

Beckemeyer, IL has a population of 1,042, a median household income of $63,816, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 Beckemeyer?

Beckemeyer averages 39.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 10.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beckemeyer?

Beckemeyer, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62219.

What is the population of Beckemeyer?

The population of Beckemeyer, Illinois is 1,042 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beckemeyer?

Key numbers for living in Beckemeyer: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $98,300, median household income $63,816, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beckemeyer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.