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
$192,466 Zillow
$754
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
138
Violent Crime/100K
346 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, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $754/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 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 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Belle Plaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.9").