Bellevue, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Peoria County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,158 Population 972/sq mi density
$60,769 Median Income $31,571 per capita
$130,300 Home Value $116,358 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,769 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,300 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellevue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation556 ft (169 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density972/sq mi
Coordinates40.6876°N, 89.6732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPeoria County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %68.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 108 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 117 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 134 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

714 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 646 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 12 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 32 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 64 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 36 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 93 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 71 km 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 49 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 37 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 96 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Bellevue has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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