Belknap, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Johnson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
78 Population 74/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Belknap, IL

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Belknap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belknap a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

27.5% of adults in Belknap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belknap has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population78
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,742
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$157,401
Housing Units63
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation338 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Belknap was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.