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Belle Plaine, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,486
Population
1,790/sq mi density
$62,727
Median Income
$32,241 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$178,374 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
2,183 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,727 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Belle Plaine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3934°N, 97.2795°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sumner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Belle Plaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").