City safety & data profile

BelvidereIL

Belvidere, IL is a 25K-resident city in Boone County with a median household income of $64,528.

Boone County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Belvidere, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Belvidere has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $158,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$64,528
Median income
$158,900
Median home
14.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Belvidere

Belvidere posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities

Where Belvidere income ranks nationally

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

$64,528 Bottom 29% higher than 29% 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 Belvidere, IL beyond the headline numbers

Belvidere sits inside Boone County, Illinois, at roughly 42.26°N, -88.84°W. Population 25,132, $64,528 median household income. Median home value $158,900, median rent $991. Poverty rate 14.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Belvidere's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.6%, then short sleep duration at 38.2%.

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

Population
25,132
Belvidere
Median Income
$64,528
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$158,900
-30% vs avg
Median Age
38.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Boone County) - Belvidere'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
53K-2%
Median Income
$84,571+39%
Median Home Value
$216,900+37%
Poverty Rate
9.9%-12%
Unemployment
7.4%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Belvidere, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$991/mo
Poverty Rate
14.6% +3% vs avg
Unemployment 7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.8%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 62.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.6%
Short Sleep Duration
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
35.2%
Physical Inactivity
30%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.7%
Diabetes
13.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.3%
Annual Checkup 75.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Belvidere, IL? ▼
Belvidere, IL has a population of 25,132 people, located in Boone County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Belvidere? ▼
The median household income in Belvidere, IL is $64,528 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
What is the median home value in Belvidere? ▼
The median home value in Belvidere, IL is $158,900. Median rent is $991/month.
What are the top health concerns in Belvidere? ▼
The top health indicators in Belvidere include Obesity (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (35.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Belvidere? ▼
The median age in Belvidere, IL is 38.7 years. 12.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Belvidere, IL is located in Boone County, Illinois. With a population of 25K and a $64,528 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Belvidere 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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Using Belvidere'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 Belvidere 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.
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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 (Boone County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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