Bellechester, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
234 Population 731/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $27,901 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $366,958 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 19.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $913/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellechester, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$27,901 per capita
Home Value
$194,400
31% below
Zillow: $366,958
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.7%
447% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Bellechester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bellechester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
69%
Rent
79%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
547%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellechester a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bellechester residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,901. The unemployment rate stands at 19.7% (447% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellechester is $194,400 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,958. Median rent is $913/month, with 30.6% 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 1952.

Education

6.5% of adults in Bellechester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellechester has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population234
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$27,901
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,400
Rent$913
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$366,958
Housing Units98
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,296/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellechester was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.