Iowa
Bellevue is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,256. Residents earn $78,792 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bellevue receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bellevue stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bellevue is $78,792, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bellevue is $210,500, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Bellevue experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,792 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,957 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,979 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $907M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $210,500 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $303,039 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,844/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.8 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 726 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2627°N, 90.4315°W |
| County FIPS | 19097 |
Winner: Republican by 32.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |