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Belle Plaine, IA


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Belle Plaine, Iowa

Belle Plaine, Iowa, in Benton county, is 33 miles W of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 194 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,878.

The People and Families of Belle Plaine

In Belle Plaine, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belle Plaine had a median family income of $47,105. Belle Plaine, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Belle Plaine Housing

In Belle Plaine, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Belle Plaine rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Belle Plaine, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belle Plaine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Belle Plaine Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Belle Plaine Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Belle Plaine, IA

Comparing Belle Plaine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built22
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