Bement, IL Rankings

Bement, IL is a small town located in central Illinois with a population of 1,817 according to the 2019 census. However, despite its size, Bement has ranked highly among other cities and towns in terms of quality of life. According to BestPlaces, Bement ranks 2nd highest out of all cities in Illinois for its household income. The median household income for Bement is $64,600 which is significantly higher than the median household income for Illinois as a whole at $60,960. This indicates that many residents have good jobs that provide high wages. Additionally, BestPlaces also ranks Bement 11th in the state for cost of living with an index score of 89. This is lower than the national average and tells us that living costs are relatively low compared to other places in Illinois. Finally, crime rate in Bement is also rated very low compared to other cities and towns across the state. All these factors combined make Bement an appealing place for people looking to move or raise a family into a safe and comfortable area with good job opportunities and affordable living costs.

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