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Belle Rive, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
380 Population 369/sq mi density
$55,577 Median Income $34,251 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $163,803 Zillow
$497 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,577 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $497/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Belle Rive, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,577
26% below
$34,251 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $163,803
Median Rent
$497/mo
57% below
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
6,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Belle Rive Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
29%
Rent
43%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belle Rive a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belle Rive residents earn a median household income of $55,577 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,251. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Rive is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,803. Median rent is $497/month, with 13.8% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Belle Rive reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,224/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Belle Rive hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belle Rive has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population380
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,577
Per Capita$34,251
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent$497
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$163,803
Housing Units175
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property6,224/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,089/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation476 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Belle Rive was founded in 1871.
The median home in Belle Rive was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.