Belview, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
399 Population 434/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $28,166 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $174,325 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $855/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Belview, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,000
17% below
$28,166 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
72% below
Zillow: $174,325
Median Rent
$855/mo
26% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Belview Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
28%
Rent
74%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belview 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

Belview residents earn a median household income of $62,000 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,166. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belview is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,325. Median rent is $855/month, with 45.0% 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 1965.

Education

9.2% of adults in Belview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belview has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population399
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$28,166
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$855
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$174,325
Housing Units171
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,747/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,070 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Belview was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.