Belle Plaine is a small town of 1,445 in Kansas, with a median household income of $58,750
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Belle Plaine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Belle Plaine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Belle Plaine city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.5
Belle Plaine's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Belle Plaine costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Belle Plaine, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Belle Plaine's violent crime rate is 138.2 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.2 /100k
Property Crime
345.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Belle Plaine is served primarily by Belle Plaine.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Belle Plaine, KS
National Avg
School District
Belle Plaine
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Belle Plaine sees average highs of 43.8°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Belle Plaine's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Belle Plaine roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,400 and median rent is $725/month.
Belle Plaine's violent crime rate is 138.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Belle Plaine are operated by Belle Plaine.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Belle Plaine, KS has a population of 1,445, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Belle Plaine averages 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 9.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Belle Plaine, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67013.
The population of Belle Plaine, Kansas is 1,445 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Belle Plaine: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $99,400, median household income $58,750, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belle Plaine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
