140 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 4 maps from 1888 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1886Belleville is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 309, settled in 1886.
Only 1 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Belleville. Spring Lake Bridge and Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Belleville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 4 maps from 1888 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Belleville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Belleville.
Most working residents leave Belleville for work: only 1% work in town. 3.7% of Belleville residents live below the poverty line, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Corinth (13%), Russellville (10%) and Danville (5%).
| Belleville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Western Yell County School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Yell County Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 157 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Belleville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Belleville’s July high is 93°F, against 92°F in Arkansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Belleville beats the Arkansas average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 15% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Belleville.
| Belleville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 8.1% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 35% | 33% |
| What stands out | Belleville | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.2% | 7.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.3% | 4% |
| More uninsured adults | 14.7% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belleville City Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Belleville; the nearest are
About 11 of every 100 Belleville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Where Belleville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Arkansas, United States
Belleville is a city in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 312 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Belleville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.