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Belgium, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
326 Population 758/sq mi density
$61,591 Median Income $30,908 per capita
$75,900 Home Value $105,006 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,900 home value, $831/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Belgium, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,591
18% below
$30,908 per capita
Home Value
$75,900
73% below
Zillow: $105,006
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Belgium Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belgium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
27%
Rent
71%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belgium a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belgium residents earn a median household income of $61,591 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,908. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belgium is $75,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,006. Median rent is $831/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Belgium reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Belgium hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belgium has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population326
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,591
Per Capita$30,908
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,900
Rent$831
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$105,006
Housing Units142
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,430/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation655 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Belgium was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.