Belle Plaine, IA Area Guide

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Belle Plaine Area Facts

  • Belle Plaine has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Belle Plaine crime rates are 32% higher than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Belle Plaine is 6% lower than the Iowa average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Belle Plaine? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Larry Schlue Memorial Sound Park
      Franklin Park
      Anderson Park
      Conklin Corner
      Williams Park
      Belle Plaine Box Park

      Entertainment

      Belle Plaine Area Museum
      King Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Office Tavern
      Oasis Tavern

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Belle Plaine? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Belle Plaine.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Belle Plaine? The cost of living in Belle Plaine is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Iowa.
      Belle Plaine
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Belle Plaine? Belle Plaine crime rates are 2,279, which are 32% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,279 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      105%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Belle Plaine? The median income in Belle Plaine is $50,711 which is 7% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $50,7118% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,7057% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Belle Plaine a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Eastern Iowa Sleep Center
      UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Belle Plaine

      A+ Housing

      What are Belle Plaine home prices? Belle Plaine home prices are $88,500 - which is 33% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $88,50052% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $56640% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      25% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Belle Plaine have good schools? The Belle Plaine graduation rate is 84% - which is 5% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      53% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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