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Belle Rive, IL

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Population
307
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
479 ft
Median Home Value
$94,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$540/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,281
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Belle Rive

Belle Rive is a quiet rural community of around 300 people in southern Illinois' Jefferson County. First established as a 19th-century railroad stop, the village has maintained its peaceful, small-town character surrounded by open farmland. Daily errands and work commutes are straightforward along Route 142, which connects directly to Mount Vernon to the northwest and McLeansboro to the southeast. It appeals to people looking for spacious, low-key country living while keeping regional amenities within an easy drive.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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