What are the schools like in Bement, IL?

Bement is served primarily by Bement CUSD 5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bement?

The median household income in Bement, IL is $67,011 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Bement, IL?

Bement has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Bement, IL affordable or expensive?

Bement's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bement is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,900 and the median rent is $770 per month.

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

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

Is Bement, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bement is a small town of 1,549 in Illinois, with a median household income of $67,011 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bement stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Bement 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: 90.8

Bement's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bement costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bement, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$770	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,011	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

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

Schools & Education

Bement is served primarily by Bement CUSD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bement, IL	National Avg
School District	Bement CUSD 5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bement sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 18.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bement, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	18.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bement, IL	National Avg
Population	1,549	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ivesdale, IL 6 mi Monticello, IL 8 mi Hammond, IL 8 mi Cerro Gordo, IL 9 mi Cisco, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Bement

Bement, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61813

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bement, IL affordable or expensive?

Bement's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bement roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,900 and median rent is $770/month.

What is the crime rate in Bement, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Bement?

Public schools in Bement are operated by Bement CUSD 5. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bement, IL a good place to live?

Bement, IL has a population of 1,549, a median household income of $67,011, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Bement?

Bement averages 33.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 18.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bement?

Bement, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61813.

What is the population of Bement?

The population of Bement, Illinois is 1,549 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bement?

Key numbers for living in Bement: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $97,900, median household income $67,011, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bement side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.