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Beardstown, IL


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Beardstown, Illinois

Introduction to Beardstown, Illinois

Beardstown, Illinois, in Cass county, is 44 miles W of Springfield, Illinois and 96 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. About 5,766 people live in Beardstown.

Beardstown History

Beardstown was first settled by Europeans in 1819. The city was named after it's first settler, Thomas Beard. Beard constructed a log cabin near the Illinois River, from where he traded with American Indians and operated a ferry service. He later went on to build a brick building which served as a store and an inn. Local legend states that Abraham Lincoln stayed here during his visits to the town.

Beardstown and nearby Attractions

  • Beardstown Museum
  • Lincoln Courtroom and Black Museum
  • Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Nichols Park Golf Course
  • Links Golf Course

Things To Do In Beardstown

Local parks include the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, and the Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area. These parks offer opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, picnicking, boating, camping and wildlife viewing. Local museums include the Beardstown Museum, and the Lincoln Courtroom & Black Museum. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Nichols Park Golf Course and the Links Golf Course. The Fall Fun Festival is a popular local festival.

Beardstown Transportation

Capital Airport is nearby.

Beardstown Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Western Illinois University, Lincoln Land Community College, Illinois Central College and the University of Illinois at Springfield.

High Points

Beardstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Beardstown Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Beardstown Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Beardstown Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Beardstown, IL

Comparing Beardstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men32
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built11

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