What are the schools like in Bellechester, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Bellechester?

The median household income in Bellechester, MN is $56,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 21.9%.

What is the weather like in Bellechester, MN?

Bellechester has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Bellechester, MN affordable or expensive?

Bellechester's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellechester is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,300 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellechester, MN?

Bellechester has a violent crime rate of 118.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1294.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellechester, MN a Good Place to Live?

Bellechester is a small town of 199 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $56,786 and a 21.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bellechester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bellechester 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: 95.6

Bellechester's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellechester costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellechester, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bellechester's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.7 /100k

Property Crime

1294.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bellechester, MN	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	4.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellechester sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellechester, MN
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bellechester, MN	National Avg
Population	199	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	21.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Goodhue, MN 6 mi Mazeppa, MN 7 mi Zumbro Falls, MN 7 mi Zumbrota, MN 10 mi Frontenac, MN 12 mi

Bellechester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellechester, MN affordable or expensive?

Bellechester's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bellechester roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,300 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellechester, MN?

Bellechester's violent crime rate is 118.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1294.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellechester?

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

Is Bellechester, MN a good place to live?

Bellechester, MN has a population of 199, a median household income of $56,786, and an unemployment rate of 21.9%. 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 Bellechester?

Bellechester averages 22.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 43.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bellechester?

The population of Bellechester, Minnesota is 199 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellechester?

Key numbers for living in Bellechester: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $176,300, median household income $56,786, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellechester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.