Belle Plaine, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
7,401
Population
1,240/sq mi density
$96,831
Median Income
$42,581 per capita
$280,400
Home Value
$351,027 Zillow
$1,336
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
135
Violent Crime/100K
417 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,831 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$280,400 home value, $1,336/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Belle Plaine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Belle Plaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").