The Town FilesBeckemeyer, Illinois
Village in Clinton County · population 923 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,300
- Household income
- $63,603
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 44.3
Beckemeyer is a village of 923 people in Clinton County, Illinois. The median home is worth $121,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 79% of Illinois towns, better for families than 76% of Illinois towns, hipper than 72% of Illinois towns.
How Beckemeyer ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beckemeyer is worth $121,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $63,603, which is more affordable than 68% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $961 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beckemeyer | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $961 | $960 |
| Median household income | $63,603 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Beckemeyer
| People | Beckemeyer | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Beckemeyer
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beckemeyer since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 25, 1956 about 4.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 30, 2004.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| December 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | DR-674: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 12,592 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,189 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Beckemeyer itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Beckemeyer
1 public school with 177 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem School | PK-1 | 177 | 17.7 |
Towns near Beckemeyer
- Carlyle, IL3.3 mi · 3,253 people · home $155,000
- Bartelso, IL4.9 mi · 635 people · home $209,700
- Breese, IL5.0 mi · 4,641 people · home $229,600
- Germantown, IL6.8 mi · 1,324 people · home $192,500
- Aviston, IL9.9 mi · 2,340 people · home $244,800
- Albers, IL10.9 mi · 1,121 people · home $210,200
- Damiansville, IL11.9 mi · 564 people · home $194,100
- Okawville, IL13.4 mi · 1,369 people · home $160,700
Beckemeyer questions
Is Beckemeyer, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beckemeyer scores better for retirees than 79% of Illinois towns and quieter than 61%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Beckemeyer?
The median owner-occupied home in Beckemeyer is valued at $121,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,603, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $961 a month.
What is the weather like in Beckemeyer?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Beckemeyer get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beckemeyer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 25, 1956. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)