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Belleville

  •   State: 
    Illinois
      County: 
    Saint Clair County
      City: 
    Belleville
      County FIPS: 
    17163
      Coordinates: 
    38°31′18″N 89°59′43″W
      Area total: 
    23.49 sq mi (60.84 km²)
      Area land: 
    23.23 sq mi (60.17 km²)
      Area water: 
    0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²)
      Elevation: 
    502 ft (153 m)
      Established: 
    1814
  •   Latitude: 
    38,5126
      Longitude: 
    -89,9858
      Dman name cbsa: 
    St. Louis, MO-IL
      Timezone: 
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00
      ZIP codes: 
    62220
    62221
    62222
    62223
    62226
      GMAP: 

    Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

  •   Population: 
    42,404
      Population density: 
    1,825.16 residents per square mile of area (704.71/km²)
      Household income: 
    $40,858
      Households: 
    17,337
      Unemployment rate: 
    10.90%
  •   Sales taxes: 
    6.85%
      Income taxes: 
    3.00%

Belleville is a city and the county seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, coterminous with the now defunct Belleville Township. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. The population was 44,478 according to the Census Bureau's 2010 data, making it the largest city in the state south of Springfield. The Belleville Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, comprises 73 contributing properties. Belleville was the center of the first important German settlement in Illinois. By 1870, an estimated 90% of the city's population was either German-born or of German descent. The city's early German immigrants were educated, with most of them having graduated from German universities. They were nicknamed "Latin Farmers" because of this. In 2021, residents of the Illinois city elected Patty Gregory as Belleville's first female mayor. The National Civic League recognized Belleville in 2011 as one of the ten recipients of the All-America Award. The first style of houses in Belleville were simple brick cottages, known locally as "German street houses" or "row houses" Architectural styles flourished in greater variety, featuring American Foursquare, French Second Empire, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Victorian. After the Civil War, Belleville became a manufacturing center producing nails, printing presses, gray iron castings, agricultural equipment, and stoves.

History

Belleville is the primary city name, but also Shiloh, Swansea are acceptable city names or spellings, Rentchler on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. Belleville was incorporated as a village in 1819, and became a city in 1850. By 1870, an estimated 90% of the city's population was either German-born or of German descent. The first brewery in Illinois was established in Belleville. In 1868, Gustav Goelitz founded the candy company that is known today as "Jelly Belly" An immense deposit (400,000 acres (1,600 km²) of bituminous coal was found in St. Clair County. The Belleville Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, comprises 73 contributing properties. In 2021, residents of the Illinois city elected Patty Gregory as Belleville's first female Mayor. The National Civic League recognized Belleville in 2011 as one of the ten recipients of the All-America City Award. The city also has designated two more historic districts: "Hexenbuckel" (est. in 1991) and "Oakland" (most. in 1995) The city's public library is the state's oldest, predating the Illinois State Library by three years. After the Civil War, Belleville became a manufacturing center producing nails, printing presses, gray iron castings, agricultural equipment, and stoves. The German settlers also founded choral and dramatic groups, as well as literary societies. They established a kindergartens in the country here. The early German immigrants were educated, with most of them having graduated from German universities. They were nicknamed "Latin Farmers" because of this.

Geography

Belleville is located at 38°3118N 89°5943W (38.521567, 89.995208).According to the 2010 census, Belleville has a total area of 23.009 square miles (59.59 km²) of which 98.83% is land and 1.17% is water. Richland Creek flows through much of Belleville. Belleville is home to the Belleville High School, which was founded in 1883. The school is located on the banks of Richland creek. The town's nickname is "Belleville" which means "the town of the hills" in French. It is also known as the "City of the Hills" and "The City of the Stars" in English. It has a population of 2,816. The city's name is derived from the French word "belle" meaning "hill" or "mountain" and the suffix "ille" which refers to the town's location. It also means "town" in the French language. It was named after the town of Belleville, France, where it was first founded in 17th century. In 1883, the town was known as "Belléville" and later as "Le Belleville" (French for "the hill"). It is now known as Belleville and has the name of the city of the same name in French, "Le Belleville" or simply "LeBelle" for "The Town of the Hill".

Culture and contemporary life

Belleville was home to the Belleville Stags (1947-1949), who were a minor league baseball team. Jay Farrar, Mike Heidorn, and Jeff Tweedy (now of Wilco) of the now-defunct alt country group Uncle Tupelo are from Belleville. Neal Doughty, keyboardist for 1970s rock band REO Speedwagon, also hails from the city. The Belleville Philharmonic Society was formed in 1866, making it the second oldest philharmonic orchestra in the country. Lindenwood Stadium is a college football stadium with alternating red and gray stripes. It has been called "The nation's most original (hideous) football field" The Rowdies Rugby Football Club is the only rugby football club in the Bellevilles area. The Stags were an affiliate of the New York Yankees (1949) and St. Louis Browns (1948) and were named and supported by their namesake, Stag Beer. They were charter members of the Illinois State League and remained when the league changed names to the MississippiOhio Valley League in 1949, eventually becoming today's Midwest League in 1956. The members of Redding were childhood friends there. They then went on to work from the entertainment and shopping company Vat19. They are now the owners of the band Son Volt. The band Redding was founded in Belleville in the 1970s and is still going strong today. It is one of the most successful rock bands in the U.S.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 41,410 people, 17,603 households, and 10,420 families living in the city. The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. The median household income was $35,979 and the median family income was $46,426. At the 2010 Census, there were 44,478 people, 18,795 households, 11,081 families. The racial makeup of the city was 69.8% White, 25.4%. African American, 0.3%. Native American, 1.0%. Asian, 0,07% Pacific Islander, 0.,41% from other races, and 1.43%. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63%. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was2.9. The per capita income for the city is $18,990. About 9.3. of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2. of those under age 18 and 9. 3% of those age 65 or over. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is located near the border with Mexico and the state of New Mexico. It has a population of about 44,000.

Education

Belleville is home to four high schools, two public, and two private. Belleville District 118 has 9 elementary schools, and 2 junior high schools. Parochial grade schools include St. Peter's Cathedral, St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, and St. Teresa. The Saint Louis University Family Medicine Residency is based in Belleville. The Southwestern Illinois College is located in the city. The Belleville Public Library is located on the city's west side. The library is open to the public on weekdays and on the weekend. It is also open on the weekdays from 9am to 5pm. It has a library with a computer lab and a reading comprehension and vocabulary center. It also has a music program that teaches students how to play the guitar and the piano. It was founded in the early 1900s. The town is also home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, the St Louis Cardinals football team, and the Chicago Cubs hockey team. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 1968 and 1968. The Blackhawks won their first World Series game in 1968. They also won the National Championship in 1970. The Cubs won their second World Series title in 1971. They won their third World Championship in 1972. The last World Series victory came in 1974. The Illinois State Series was the first Illinois State Championship in the history of the series. The state's first Illinois state championship was in 1978. The State Championship Games were held in 1978 and 1979. They were the first state championship games in the state of Illinois since 1978.

Transportation

Belleville has three St. Louis MetroLink stations. Illinois State Highways 15, 159, 177, 13 and 161 all pass through Belleville. Belleville is also adjacent to Interstate highways 64 and 255. The nearest major airport with regularly scheduled commercial passenger service is Lambert St.Louis International Airport. The city has a bicycle trail that runs through the city from Southside Park to Southwestern Illinois College and Scott Air Force Base; it is mainly used for recreational purposes. The Belleville area is home to the University of Illinois at Springfield. It is also the home of the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Public Safety. It also has a number of businesses, including the Belleville Post Office, a bank, and a post office, as well as a hospital and a college. The town is located on the Illinois River, which flows through the center of the city. It has a population of about 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in and around the town of Belleville and the surrounding area. The area is located in the St Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the cities of St Louis, Carbondale, Springfield, and Mount Vernon. The population of the area is about 3,000. It was the site of the U.S. Civil War Battle of the Bulge, which took place between 1864 and 1866. The U.N. World Health Organization has a mission to improve the health of people around the world. The World Health Organisation has a program that aims to improve health and well-being for people worldwide.

Sister city

Belleville is a sister city to Paderborn, Germany. The city of Belleville is located on the Rhine River. It has a population of 2,000,000. It is located in the French region of Lous-Manche. It was founded in 17th century by French Huguenots. The town was named after the French town ofleville, which is in the region of the same name, but is now a French language city. It also has a French-speaking population of 1,500,000 in the town of Levieille, near the Rhône River, and a German-speaking community of about 1,200,000 people. The population of the city is about 2,300,000; the city's population is mostly French-born, but it has a small minority of French-speakers. The majority of the population lives in the city oflevieille and the surrounding area. It's located in an area known as the "Belle Manche" region, which was once part of the "Luxembourg" region of France, and is now part of France. It had its own railway station in the 19th century. It became a French city in the early 20th century, when it was founded by the French Hugues-Lauvinist family. It now has its own mayor and a mayor-mayor-elect. It is located in a region known as "Paderborn", which is also a German city, and has a large French community.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois = 24.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 20. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 30. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Belleville = 4.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 42,404 individuals with a median age of 38.3 age the population dropped by -4.08% in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,825.16 residents per square mile of area (704.71/km²). There are average 2.21 people per household in the 17,337 households with an average household income of $40,858 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.90% of the available work force and has dropped -5.16% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 18.88%. The number of physicians in Belleville per 100,000 population = 154.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Belleville = 38.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 15.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 91. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 202. 89 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 22.1 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 40, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois which are owned by the occupant = 54.03%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 51 years with median home cost = $81,680 and home appreciation of -19.19%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $16.45 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,481 per student. There are 18 students for each teacher in the school, 1328 students for each Librarian and 1394 students for each Counselor. 9.00% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 11.83% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.08% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).

  • Belleville's population in Saint Clair County, Illinois of 17,484 residents in 1900 has increased 2,43-fold to 42,404 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.

    Approximately 52.88% female residents and 47.12% male residents live in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois.

    As of 2020 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois are married and the remaining 48.79% are single population.

  • 25.7 minutes is the average time that residents in Belleville require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61­–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.

    82.61% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 10.49% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool, 2.77% of the population that commutes using mass transit, including bus, light rail, subway, and ferry. 2.20% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.

  • Of the total residential buildings in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, 54.03% are owner-occupied homes, another 34.58% are rented apartments, and the remaining 11.39% are vacant.

  • The 42.77% of the population in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.

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