Belle Rive, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
380 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,577 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$493 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Mount Vernon Urban Area
6
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Mount Vernon Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 31
Feb 3 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Schools

Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade Sch
3 miles, NW 2.3 star
Dahlgren Elem School
4 miles, SE 2.8 star
Bluford Grade School
6 miles, N 1.4 star
Webber High School
6 miles, N 2.3 star

Colleges

Rend Lake College
12 miles, W 1.4 star
Frontier Community College
22 miles, E 1.4 star
Kaskaskia College
33 miles, NW 1.4 star
Southeastern Illinois College
37 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
12 miles, NW 4.1 star
Crossroads Community Hospital
12 miles, NW 3.2 star
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE 2.3 star
Franklin Hospital
18 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
67 miles, SE 1.4 star
Barkley Regional Airport
81 miles, SW 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
83 miles, SW 1 star