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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates38.2317°N, 88.7405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

99 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 78 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 143 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 80 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 90 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 104 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 79 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 101 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 117 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 76 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 80 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 77 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 52 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 147 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 115 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 82 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 142 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 42 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 78 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 81 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,194 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 48 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 65 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 60 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 24 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 44 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 88 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 59 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 30 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 88 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 56 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 95 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 13 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 9 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 58 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 93 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 69 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 81 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 82 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 71 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 84 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 84 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 83 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 77 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 94 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 96 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 81 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 83 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 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 Rive has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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