Belleville is a small town of 2,096 in Kansas, with a median household income of $49,777
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Belleville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belleville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Belleville 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: 84.5
Belleville's overall cost of living index is 84.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Belleville costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Belleville, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$632
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,777
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Belleville's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.7 /100k
Property Crime
1210.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Belleville is served primarily by Republic County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Belleville, KS
National Avg
School District
Republic County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Belleville sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 30.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Belleville's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Belleville roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,500 and median rent is $632/month.
Belleville's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1210.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Belleville are operated by Republic County.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Belleville, KS has a population of 2,096, a median household income of $49,777, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Belleville averages 37.5°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.6 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Belleville, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66935.
The population of Belleville, Kansas is 2,096 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Belleville: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $78,500, median household income $49,777, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belleville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
