Belle Plaine, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Iowa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,412 Population 758/sq mi density
$70,517 Median Income $39,158 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $161,615 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
384 Violent Crime/100K 1,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,517 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Belle Plaine, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,517
6% below
$39,158 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
60% below
Zillow: $161,615
Median Rent
$796/mo
32% below
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
1% above
1,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Belle Plaine Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belle Plaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
40%
Rent
68%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belle Plaine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belle Plaine residents earn a median household income of $70,517 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,158. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Plaine is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,615. Median rent is $796/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Belle Plaine reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,579/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in Belle Plaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belle Plaine has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,412
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,517
Per Capita$39,158
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$1,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$796
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$161,615
Housing Units1,177
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent384/100K
Property1,579/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation819 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Belle Plaine was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.