What are the schools like in Belvue, KS?

School district data for Belvue is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Belvue?

The median household income in Belvue, KS is $77,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Belvue, KS?

Belvue has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.6 inches.

Belvue, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belvue, KS affordable or expensive?

Belvue's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belvue is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,700 and the median rent is $1,238 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belvue, KS?

Belvue has a violent crime rate of 82.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 529.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belvue, KS a Good Place to Live?

Belvue is a small town of 187 in Kansas, with a median household income of $77,344 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Belvue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belvue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belvue 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: 90.3

Belvue's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belvue costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belvue, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,238	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belvue's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.0 /100k

Property Crime

529.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Belvue, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belvue sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 9.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belvue, KS
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	9.6"

Demographics

Metric	Belvue, KS	National Avg
Population	187	—
Median Age	31.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Marys, KS 6 mi Wamego, KS 7 mi Louisville, KS 8 mi Emmett, KS 9 mi Newbury, KS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Belvue

Belvue, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

66407

Belvue vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belvue, KS affordable or expensive?

Belvue's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belvue roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,700 and median rent is $1,238/month.

What is the crime rate in Belvue, KS?

Belvue's violent crime rate is 82.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 529.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belvue?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Belvue, KS a good place to live?

Belvue, KS has a population of 187, a median household income of $77,344, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Belvue?

Belvue averages 39.3°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 9.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belvue?

Belvue, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66407.

What is the population of Belvue?

The population of Belvue, Kansas is 187 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belvue?

Key numbers for living in Belvue: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $166,700, median household income $77,344, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belvue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.