Belle Prairie City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hamilton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 107/sq mi density
$121,900 Home Value $140,131 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Belle Prairie City, IL

At a Glance

Home Value
$121,900
57% below
Zillow: $140,131
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Belle Prairie City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
43%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belle Prairie City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Prairie City is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,131. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

28.6% of adults in Belle Prairie City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belle Prairie City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population47
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$37,385
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$478M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048

Housing

Home Value$121,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$140,131
Housing Units20
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation476 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Belle Prairie City was founded in 1869.
The median home in Belle Prairie City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.