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Crime in Belle Plaine summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Belle Plaine. Key points include:
There were 64 total crimes in Belle Plaine in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Belle Plaine is 855.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Belle Plaine is 66.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Belle Plaine is 788.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Belle Plaine is -59.64% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Belle Plaine Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belle Plaine / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 64 | 855.4 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 66.8 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 26.7 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 59 | 788.6 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 26.7 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 54 | 721.7 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 40.1 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Belle Plaine summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belle Plaine. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belle Plaine is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belle Plaine is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Belle Plaine is $350,699.
The median income in Belle Plaine is $99,315.
Belle Plaine's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Belle Plaine Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Belle Plaine | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Belle Plaine, MN Weather
The average high in Belle Plaine is 55.5° and the average low is 35.1°.
There are 58.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.7 inches of precipitation each year with 48.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Belle Plaine |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 48.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Belle Plaine Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Belle Plaine
The current population in Belle Plaine is 7,423. The population has increased 17.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,423 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 7,401 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 7,363 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 7,293 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 7,137 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,093 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,029 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 6,935 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 6,892 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,838 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,794 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 6,721 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 6,625 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 6,501 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 6,325 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belle Plaine
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Belle Plaine is:
86.4% White with 6,413 White residents.
3.8% African American with 281 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 104 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 176 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 444 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Belle Plaine | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Belle Plaine
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Belle Plaine is 48.6% female with 3,610 female residents.
Belle Plaine is 51.4% male with 3,813 male residents.
| Gender | Belle Plaine | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belle Plaine for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Belle Plaine completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Belle Plaine | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belle Plaine, Minnesota
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1.4% of households in Belle Plaine earn Less than $10,000.
0.3% of households in Belle Plaine earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Belle Plaine earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Belle Plaine earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Belle Plaine earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Belle Plaine earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Belle Plaine earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.8% of households in Belle Plaine earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Belle Plaine earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.1% of households in Belle Plaine earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Belle Plaine | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.8% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
