Belle Plaine
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Belle Plaine is a small, welcoming city in Iowa known for its historic downtown and friendly community spirit. It offers picturesque parks, classic diners, and a glimpse into small-town Midwest life, making it a great stop for travelers seeking authentic experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,846
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.90°, -92.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,550
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
-34.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
911 mm
Internet Speed
422 Mbps
Upload
391 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CID
Distance
46 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.