At a Glance
Median Income
$78,792
$38,957 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $322,356
Median Rent
$826/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Bellevue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellevue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellevue a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellevue residents earn a median household income of $78,792 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,957. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,356. Median rent is $826/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
27.7% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,256
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,792
Per Capita$38,957
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$826
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$322,356
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation726 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.