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Belle Plaine
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Belle Plaine is a charming small city set along the Minnesota River in Scott County, offering a blend of historical character and rural beauty. Visitors are greeted by friendly locals, picturesque main streets, and excellent access to regional parks and natural attractions. Its peaceful ambiance and strong sense of community make it ideal for travelers seeking a break from busy urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
1,846
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.62°, -93.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,229
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$3,950
Cashless
89
English
99
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-8.0°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
776 mm
Internet Speed
263 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
110.0
Airport
FCM
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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