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Beardstown, IL

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Population
5,691
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
451 ft
Median Home Value
$82,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$762/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,587
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityJacksonville, Illinois22 miles away · 17,752 residents.

About Beardstown

Beardstown is a city in Cass County, Illinois, situated along the Illinois River. Founded by Thomas Beard in 1819 as a trading post and ferry site and serving today as an important inland grain shipping terminal, the riverfront community of approximately 6,169 is served by Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.9rating

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