What are the schools like in Bellevue, KY?

Bellevue is served primarily by Bellevue Independent. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Bellevue?

The median household income in Bellevue, KY is $66,741 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Bellevue, KY?

Bellevue has an average high temperature of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bellevue, KY affordable or expensive?

Bellevue's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellevue is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,100 and the median rent is $952 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellevue, KY?

Bellevue has a violent crime rate of 87.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1015.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellevue, KY a Good Place to Live?

Bellevue is a small town of 5,596 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $66,741 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Bellevue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Bellevue 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: 94.1

Bellevue's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellevue costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellevue, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$952	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,741	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bellevue's violent crime rate is 87.5 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.5 /100k

Property Crime

1015.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bellevue is served primarily by Bellevue Independent. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bellevue, KY	National Avg
School District	Bellevue Independent	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellevue sees average highs of 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 16.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellevue, KY
Average High — January	40.6°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	16.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bellevue, KY	National Avg
Population	5,596	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodlawn, KY 1 mi Dayton, KY 1 mi Newport, KY 1 mi Fort Thomas, KY 2 mi Southgate, KY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bellevue

Bellevue, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41073

Bellevue vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellevue, KY affordable or expensive?

Bellevue's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bellevue roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,100 and median rent is $952/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellevue, KY?

Bellevue's violent crime rate is 87.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1015.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellevue?

Public schools in Bellevue are operated by Bellevue Independent. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bellevue, KY a good place to live?

Bellevue, KY has a population of 5,596, a median household income of $66,741, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Bellevue?

Bellevue averages 40.6°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 16.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bellevue?

Bellevue, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41073.

What is the population of Bellevue?

The population of Bellevue, Kentucky is 5,596 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellevue?

Key numbers for living in Bellevue: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $176,100, median household income $66,741, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellevue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.