Belle Plaine, IA
Living in Belle Plaine
Bikeability31
Walkability40
Commute57
Public Transit14
Affordability97
Public Safety91
Airports18
Hospitals82
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-130 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Other3%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office17%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$4.2k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Belle Plaine
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13
Property Crime in Belle Plaine
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Belle Plaine
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Belle Plaine, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Belle Plaine, IA
Central Lutheran School
17 miles, NE
Lutheran Interparish School
22 miles, SE
Central Iowa Christian School
26 miles, SW
Holy Family-St Jude Center-Lasalle Center
29 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Belle Plaine, IA
Grinnell College
25 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
29 miles, E
Coe College
32 miles, E
Mount Mercy University
33 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Belle Plaine, IA
Compass Memorial Healthcare
12 miles, SE
Virginia Gay Hospital
23 miles, NE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
26 miles, SW
St Lukes Hospital
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Belle Plaine, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
29 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
46 miles, N
Des Moines International Airport
76 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
88 miles, NE