What are the schools like in Belgium, IL?

School district data for Belgium is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Belgium?

The median household income in Belgium, IL is $57,885 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Belgium, IL?

Belgium has an average high temperature of 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

Belgium, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belgium, IL affordable or expensive?

Belgium's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belgium is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,500 and the median rent is $838 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belgium, IL?

Belgium has a violent crime rate of 683.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2416.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belgium, IL a Good Place to Live?

Belgium is a small town of 286 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,885 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Belgium stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belgium is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belgium city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 86.8

Belgium's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belgium costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belgium, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$838	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,885	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Belgium's violent crime rate is 683.8 per 100,000 residents — 80% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

683.8 /100k

Property Crime

2416.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Belgium, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belgium sees average highs of 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belgium, IL
Average High — January	35.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Belgium, IL	National Avg
Population	286	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westville, IL 1 mi Tilton, IL 2 mi Catlin, IL 4 mi Georgetown, IL 6 mi Danville, IL 6 mi

Belgium vs Other Cities

Belgium, IL vs Westville, IL Belgium, IL vs Tilton, IL Belgium, IL vs Catlin, IL Belgium, IL vs Georgetown, IL Belgium, IL vs Danville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belgium, IL affordable or expensive?

Belgium's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belgium roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,500 and median rent is $838/month.

What is the crime rate in Belgium, IL?

Belgium's violent crime rate is 683.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2416.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belgium?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Belgium, IL a good place to live?

Belgium, IL has a population of 286, a median household income of $57,885, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belgium?

Belgium averages 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Belgium?

The population of Belgium, Illinois is 286 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belgium?

Key numbers for living in Belgium: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $81,500, median household income $57,885, crime index 154 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belgium side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.