Bellevue, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,256 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$210,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$540 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 19
Feb 1 7 24
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 37
Dec 2 9 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 7%

Schools

Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
<1 miles, S 5 star
Bellevue Elementary School
<1 miles, S 5 star
Bellevue High School
<1 miles, W 4.6 star
River Ridge Middle School
9 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Capri College-Dubuque
20 miles, N 1.4 star
Loras College
21 miles, N 2.8 star
University of Dubuque
21 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
20 miles, N 5 star
Finley Hospital
21 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
17 miles, NW 1 star
Quad City International Airport
56 miles, SW 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
71 miles, W 1.4 star