At a Glance
Median Income
$60,769
$31,571 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
Zillow: $116,358
Median Rent
$748/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.6% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $60,769 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,571. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellevue is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,358. Median rent is $748/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
11.9% of adults in Bellevue hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellevue has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,158
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density972/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,769
Per Capita$31,571
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$748
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$116,358
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation556 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellevue was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.