Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Belle Plaine is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 7,401. Residents earn $96,831 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Belle Plaine receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Belle Plaine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Belle Plaine is $96,831, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Belle Plaine is $280,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,336 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Belle Plaine is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,265 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Belle Plaine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,831 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,581 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,807 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,996 |
| County GDP | $10,952M |
| Restaurants | 254 |
| Healthcare | 327 |
| Retail | 322 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,631 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $280,400 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $344,285 |
| Median List Price | $367,400 |
| Median List Price | $367,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,336 |
| 15% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,631 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,774/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 327 |
| Total Violent | 72.7/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.5/100K |
| Robbery | 14.5/100K |
| Assault | 43.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,264.5/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 305.2/100K |
| Theft | 944.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 14.5/100K |
| Arson | 14.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6198°N, 93.7646°W |
| County FIPS | 27139 |
Winner: Republican by 8.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 327 |
| Restaurants | 254 |
| Retail Stores | 322 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |