At a Glance
Median Income
$96,831
$42,581 per capita
Home Value
$280,400
Zillow: $344,285
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
913/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belle Plaine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $96,831 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,581. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belle Plaine is $280,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,285. Median rent is $1,336/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Belle Plaine reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 913/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Belle Plaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belle Plaine has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,401
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,240/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,831
Per Capita$42,581
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$10,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,400
Rent$1,336
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$344,285
Housing Units2,698
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property913/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary41/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation863 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Belle Plaine was founded in 1853.
The median home in Belle Plaine was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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