What are the schools like in Bingham, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Bingham?

The median household income in Bingham, IL is $48,750 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 Bingham, IL?

Bingham has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

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

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

Bingham has a violent crime rate of 28.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 501.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bingham, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bingham is a small town of 141 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,750 .

Strengths: Bingham stands out for below-average home prices.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bingham metro area.

Metric	Bingham, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$10,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bingham's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.1 /100k

Property Crime

501.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bingham, IL	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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bingham sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bingham, IL
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bingham, IL	National Avg
Population	141	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fillmore, IL 4 mi Ramsey, IL 6 mi Coffeen, IL 10 mi Vandalia, IL 11 mi Irving, IL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bingham

Bingham, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62011

Bingham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bingham, IL affordable or expensive?

Bingham has a median home value of $10,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $48,750.

What is the crime rate in Bingham, IL?

Bingham's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 501.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bingham?

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

Is Bingham, IL a good place to live?

Bingham, IL has a population of 141, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Bingham?

Bingham averages 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bingham?

Bingham, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62011.

What is the population of Bingham?

The population of Bingham, Illinois is 141 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bingham?

Key numbers for living in Bingham: median home $10,800, median household income $48,750, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bingham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.