Belgium, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County

3.3 /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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,591 median income, 8.2% 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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation655 ft (200 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates40.0608°N, 87.6328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVermilion County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.2 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 39 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 129 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 100 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 82 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 98 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 50 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 140 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 66 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 132 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 832 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 74 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 75 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 28 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 48 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 28 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in

Belgium has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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