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Belle Prairie City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hamilton County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
47 Population 107/sq mi density
$121,900 Home Value $140,131 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,311 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Belle Prairie City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates38.2235°N, 88.5557°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 64 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 65 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 74 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 110 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 64 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 85 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 61 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 65 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 44 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 63 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 150 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 119 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 32 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 67 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 88 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 144 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 66 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 128 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 63 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 81 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 59 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 8 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 98 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 73 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 69 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 100 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 46 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 87 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 81 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 90 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 76 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 77 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 80 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 66 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 80 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 80 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 79 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 90 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 92 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 94 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 79 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Belle Prairie City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.6").

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