City safety & data profile

BellevilleIL

Belleville, IL is a 42K-resident city in St. Clair County with a median household income of $63,535.

St. Clair County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Belleville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Belleville has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $141,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$63,535
Median income
$141,300
Median home
14.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Belleville

Belleville posts a median household income higher than 27% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Belleville area.

Top 73%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Belleville

Where Belleville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$63,535 Bottom 27% higher than 27% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Belleville, IL beyond the headline numbers

Belleville sits inside St. Clair County, Illinois, at roughly 38.52°N, -89.98°W. Population 42,034, $63,535 median household income. Median home value $141,300, median rent $1,019. Poverty rate 14.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Belleville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.6%, then short sleep duration at 38.9%. 1 hospital in/around Belleville, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Belleville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
42,034
Belleville
Median Income
$63,535
-7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$141,300
-38% vs avg
Median Age
39.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Clair County) - Belleville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
254K-6%
Median Income
$73,854+46%
Median Home Value
$180,300+46%
Poverty Rate
13.6%-23%
Unemployment
5.8%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Belleville, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
Poverty Rate
14.6% +3% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28%
Work From Home 12.2%
Public Transit 3%

Population

White 57%
African American 32.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.6%
Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
High Blood Pressure
38.5%
Physical Inactivity
25.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Current Smoking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.1%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BELLEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Belleville, IL? ▼
Belleville, IL has a population of 42,034 people, located in St. Clair County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Belleville? ▼
The median household income in Belleville, IL is $63,535 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
What is the median home value in Belleville? ▼
The median home value in Belleville, IL is $141,300. Median rent is $1,019/month.
What are the top health concerns in Belleville? ▼
The top health indicators in Belleville include Obesity (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (38.9%), High Blood Pressure (38.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Belleville? ▼
Belleville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Belleville? ▼
The median age in Belleville, IL is 39.1 years. 28% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Belleville, IL is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. With a population of 42K and a $63,535 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Belleville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Belleville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Belleville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Belleville against Illinois peers on any ranking lens. Explore Illinois

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Clair County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.