Belleville ( French: "Belle ville" meaning "Beautiful city") is a city in St. Clair County. It is the Counyt seat of St. Clair County, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. Belleville, located within Southern Illinois, is included in the Metro-East region of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Belleville's sister city is Paderborn, Germany.
Our communityis a unique blend of people driven by decades of positive momentum. Our excellent schools illustrate our commitment to education and our city officials are proven leaders. Belleville offers everything you need from top-notch hospitals to outstanding events, museums, parks, and attraction. Welcome to our city!
The city is loaded with tradition, festivals, and community activities. Lots of activities go on at the Belle-Claire Fairgrounds, such as flea markets, auto shows, and the county fair. Belleville also offers several festivals throughout the year, to include: The Mexican Fiesta, Italian-Fest, and the Oktoberfest. With so much to offer, you'll never get bored in Belleville.
There's always something happening in Downtown Belleville. Spend a day visiting our one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants and services. Spend a lifetime in one of the historic neighborhoods that add to Downtown Belleville's charm.
Afternoons, walk along the shaded streets of our 190 year-old Shopping & Entertainment District, sightsee among the fabulous architecture, enjoy lunch and a latte, and be a part of the spontaneity and fun that semi-urban life offers. Evenings, take in a show at our historic Lincoln Theatre, check out a local or touring band at one of our clubs, enjoy a play or an art opening in one of our galleries, have dinner, and finish it off with a glass of wine. Downtown Belleville is a place for art, dining, and most of all, people!
Don't forget our special events! Art on the Square in May. Music on Main, our outdoor Summer concerts that highlight Belleville clubs at a great destination for music and fun. We're a fantastic, family-friendly neighborhood of St. Louis. We're a ten-minute drive East from St. Louis, South from Fairview Heights, or take the Metrolink. Plan on spending the day!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $90,700
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 41,095. Belleville covers 18.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 529 feet above sea level.
Climate
Belleville, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Belleville is 39.37 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.18 Inches.
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