Bellevue, ID

Bellevue, Idaho

Bellevue, Idaho, in Blaine county, is 98 miles E of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 438 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 1,876.

The People and Families of Bellevue

In Bellevue, about 55% of adults are married. Bellevue has a large-family feeling.

Approximately 13% of Bellevue is non-white. Bellevue offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellevue had a median family income of $49,276. The typical family in Bellevue is better off than most in Idaho. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bellevue. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Bellevue, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bellevue favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $29,550. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bellevue Housing

Bellevue has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Bellevue, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Bellevue, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Bellevue strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Bellevue, ID

Comparing Bellevue to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bellevue Almanac

Bellevue Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bellevue Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bellevue, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bellevue Public Libraries

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Bellevue Colleges

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