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Bellevue, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,256 Population 1,494/sq mi density
$78,792 Median Income $38,957 per capita
$210,500 Home Value $303,039 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 3,111 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,792 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,500 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellevue, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,792
5% above
$38,957 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
25% below
Zillow: $303,039
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
56% below
3,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
105%
Home Value
75%
Rent
71%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellevue 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

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 1.0% (72% 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 $303,039. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bellevue reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,111/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,256
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,792
Per Capita$38,957
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$826
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$303,039
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property3,111/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.