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Brussels, IL
Village in Calhoun County, Illinois.
Population
214
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
382
ZIP codes
0
Brussels and its ZIP codes
Brussels at a glance
- Brussels is 67% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Brussels, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Brussels.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,510
744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.4M
FY 2026, $7,529 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brussels, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
244
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brussels, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Brussels
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BatchtownVillage | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| Old Monroe, MOCity | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Winfield, MOCity | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| GraftonCity | 9.8 mi | 3.7 |
| St. Paul, MOCity | 10 mi | 7.2 |
| Foley, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| St. Charles, MOCity | 12 mi | 25.2 |
| Chain of Rocks, MOVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| St. Peters, MOCity | 12 mi | 22.5 |
| FieldonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| OttervilleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| ElsahVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Portage Des Sioux, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| O'Fallon, MOCity | 13 mi | 30.6 |
| Josephville, MOVillage | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Fountain N' Lakes, MOVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brussels, IL in?
- Brussels is in Calhoun County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Brussels, IL?
- About 214 people live in Brussels, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brussels?
- Nearby places include Batchtown (7 mi), Old Monroe, MO (8.5 mi), Winfield, MO (9.5 mi), Grafton (9.8 mi), St. Paul, MO (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023