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Belle Plaine, IA

Belle Plaine, IA.

Population: 2,877 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Belle Plaine, IA is $161,932 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 65 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,932

Typical home value

+6.5%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$161,932
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+86.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$162,913
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$175,000
Median list price
$179,450
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
+29.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+4.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$684/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$751/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,267/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School, Longfellow Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.0 in
Annual snowfall
27.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,748
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,152

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN, ST LUKES HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+9 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1947
Housing built before 1970
68.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,796
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,498
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Belle PlaineState medianUS median
Typical home value$161,932$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$175,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,796$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Belle Plaine, IA?
$161,932.
What is the median sale price in Belle Plaine, IA?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Belle Plaine, IA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Belle Plaine, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $982/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Belle Plaine, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind.
Is Belle Plaine, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Belle Plaine, IA. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Belle Plaine, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Belle Plaine, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Belle Plaine, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Belle Plaine, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Belle Plaine, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Belle Plaine, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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