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Belleville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Clair County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
41,722 Population 1,794/sq mi density
$60,529 Median Income $33,315 per capita
$131,000 Home Value $155,674 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 2,670 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,529 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Belleville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.2 km²)
Population Density1,794/sq mi
Coordinates38.5160°N, 89.9898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.12 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 146 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 93 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 80 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 61 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 131 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 79 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 118 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 91 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 76 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 117 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 93 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 110 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 144 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 85 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 123 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 70 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,185 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 81 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 88 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 48 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 50 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 26 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 52 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 53 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 84 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 81 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 27 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 80 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 42 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 77 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KINKAID RX (1,215 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 92 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 92 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 90 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 92 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 90 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

Belleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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