Belle Plaine, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 2,332 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.0%
 
Males: 1,287  (55.2%)
Females: 1,045  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

44.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 52208.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $57,561 (it was $36,316 in 2000)
Belle Plaine:

$57,561
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,526 (it was $16,321 in 2000)

Belle Plaine city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $99,084 (it was $57,600 in 2000)
Belle Plaine:

$99,084
IA:

$174,400

Median gross rent in 2021: $612.

March 2022 cost of living index in Belle Plaine: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 6.9%
(7.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Belle Plaine, IA (2021)
    • 2,23291.9%White alone
    • 994.1%Other race alone
    • 672.8%Two or more races
    • 662.7%Hispanic

Races in Belle Plaine detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Belle Plaine, Iowa as of March 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Belle Plaine is 431 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.08
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (30.3%), American (12.4%), Irish (8.1%), English (7.6%), Czech (7.1%), Scottish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/26/1868

Land area: 3.23 square miles.

Population density: 722 people per square mile   (low).

Belle Plaine, Iowa map

17 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,596 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,338 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (31.9 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (168.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (236.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Luzerne, IA (2.2 miles),
Chelsea, IA (2.5 miles ),
Elberon, IA (2.8 miles ),
Keystone, IA (2.9 miles ),
Hartwick, IA (2.9 miles),
Vining, IA (2.9 miles),
Blairstown, IA (3.2 miles ),
Holiday Lake, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.90 N, Longitude: 92.28 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Belle Plaine, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Belle Plaine, IA in 2021
Belle Plaine satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $110,300
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,000
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Belle Plaine, IA residents
Average permit cost in Belle Plaine, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +41 (+1.4%).
Most common industries in Belle Plaine, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.1%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.0%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.4%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Belle Plaine, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Belle Plaine, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Belle Plaine-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Belle Plaine city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/26/1965, a category F4 tornado 26.1 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 17 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Belle Plaine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 332.5 miles away from Belle Plaine center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 314.3 miles away from Belle Plaine center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 332.5 miles away from Belle Plaine center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 453.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.1 miles away from Belle Plaine center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 358.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benton County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Belle Plaine topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Belle Plaine:

  • BELLE PLAINE NURSING AND REHAB C (1505 SUNSET DRIVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Belle Plaine:

  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • MARENGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • IOWA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MARENGO, IA)
  • BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BROOKLYN, IA)

Airports located in Belle Plaine:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Belle Plaine:

  • Kirkwood Community College (about 33 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; Full-time enrollment: 11,503)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 37 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Iowa (about 42 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 44 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 60 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 70 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 71 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Public high school in Belle Plaine:

Public elementary/middle school in Belle Plaine:

See full list of schools located in Belle Plaine

Library in Belle Plaine:

  • BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $75,368; Location: 904 12TH ST; 20,816 books; 1,152 audio materials; 1,390 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 93 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Belle Plaine: Belle Plaine (A), Belle Plaine Country Club (B), Belle Plaine Fire Station (C), Belle Plaine Area Ambulance Service (D), Belle Plaine City Hall (E), Belle Plaine Police Department (F), Belle Plaine Community Library (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: East Gate Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Belle Plaine include: Christian Fellowship Church (A), First Congregational Church (B), Saint Michael Church (C), United Methodist Church of Christ (D), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Belle Plaine include: Williams Park (1), Old Jumbo Well Historical Marker (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Belle Plaine Historical Society (Historical Places & Services; 903 12th Street).

Birthplace of: Hap Moran - Football player, Lonnie Nielsen - Professional golfer, Marjorie Cameron - Actor, Steve Carl - Martial artist.

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Belle Plaine that have no violations reported:

  • BELLE PLAINE WATER DEPT (Address: 1207 8TH AVE , Population served: 2,559, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
65 people in nursing homes in 2000
4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Belle Plaine (2011 data):

  • Chelsea Savings Bank: at 601 13th St, branch established on 1936/10/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $111.7 mil, Deposits: $91.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Chebelle Corporation
  • MidWestOne Bank: Belle Plaine - Branch 34 at 802 13th St, branch established on 1976/11/22. Info updated 2008/09/04: Bank assets: $1,676.4 mil, Deposits: $1,308.1 mil, headquarters in Iowa City, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 26 total offices, Holding Company: Midwestone Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Belle Plaine:

Marital status in Belle Plaine, IA
  • Never married: 27.5%
  • Now married: 48.2%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

For population 25 years and over in Belle Plaine:

  • High school or higher: 91.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Iowa average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Belle Plaine
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Belle Plaine, IA (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,07019
Mainline Protestant4,43321
Catholic4,2018
Other1203
None12,252-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Benton County:

4.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Benton County:

27.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.3%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Belle Plaine:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Belle Plaine:

22.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.2%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Belle Plaine:

31.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

57.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.3%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Belle Plaine, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$23,601$56,6422$1,192
Financial Administration 3$15,791$63,1640$0
Streets and Highways 2$3,315$19,8900$0
Local Libraries 1$4,380$52,5606$8,348
Solid Waste Management 1$5,958$71,4960$0
Water Supply 1$1,932$23,1840$0
Firefighters 0$0 2$294
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,165
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,401
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,460
Airports 0$0 1$50
Totals for Government 13$54,978$50,74919$13,910

Belle Plaine government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $323,000 ($138.51)
    Air Transportation: $257,000 ($110.21)
    Regular Highways: $76,000 ($32.59)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($0.86)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $440,000 ($188.68)
    Police Protection: $388,000 ($166.38)
    Regular Highways: $302,000 ($129.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $299,000 ($128.22)
    Sewerage: $244,000 ($104.63)
    General - Other: $159,000 ($68.18)
    Libraries: $120,000 ($51.46)
    General Public Buildings: $92,000 ($39.45)
    Financial Administration: $87,000 ($37.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000 ($9.86)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $21,000 ($9.01)
    Air Transportation: $19,000 ($8.15)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $19,000 ($8.15)
    Health - Other: $12,000 ($5.15)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($4.29)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $188,000 ($80.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $146,000 ($62.61)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $751,000 ($322.04)

Belle Plaine government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $404,000 ($173.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $237,000 ($101.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $65,000 ($27.87)
    Air Transportation: $22,000 ($9.43)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $5,000 ($2.14)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $42,000 ($18.01)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($1.29)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $447,000 ($191.68)
    Sale of Property: $17,000 ($7.29)
    Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($6.86)
    Rents: $16,000 ($6.86)
    Fines and Forfeits: $11,000 ($4.72)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.43)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $303,000 ($129.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $317,000 ($135.93)
    Other: $9,000 ($3.86)
  • Tax - Property: $1,224,000 ($524.87)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $126,000 ($54.03)
    Other License: $13,000 ($5.57)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($0.43)

Belle Plaine government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,060,000 ($2169.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,548,000 ($1521.44)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,512,000 ($648.37)

Belle Plaine government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,143,000 ($2205.40)
Businesses in Belle Plaine, IA
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1Subway1
Pizza Hut1True Value1
RadioShack1U.S. Cellular1

Strongest AM radio stations in Belle Plaine:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Belle Plaine:

  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Belle Plaine:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
Belle Plaine fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Belle Plaine fatal accident list:

Apr 6, 2012 01:43 PM, Cr-9th Ave, Cr-10th St, Lat: 41.894239, Lon: -92.274944, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 25, 1997 10:00 AM, 21, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 1, 1991 07:46 PM, 131, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 14, 1977 02:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 338ft / 103mTotal length
  • 55,969Total average daily traffic
  • 11,168Total average daily truck traffic
  • 55,969Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Belle Plaine, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 31950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 91980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Belle Plaine, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Belle Plaine)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

120 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • City Hall 1207 8th Ave (Lat: 41.900278 Lon: -92.278250), Call Sign: WNHN918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.890 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 11/26/2031, Registrant: Racom Corp., 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Fax: (641) 752-0674, Email:
  • .3 Mi S 1st Ave & 8th St Int (Lat: 41.887778 Lon: -92.286583), Call Sign: KGH666, Licensee ID: L00017694,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2013, Expiration Date: 03/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2023, Registrant: Manatts Inc, 1775 Old 6 Rd, Brooklyn, IA 52211, Phone: (319) 382-6072, Email:
  • 1629 E 13th Street (Lat: 41.898611 Lon: -92.251306), Call Sign: WQAR376,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.850 MHz, 464.200 MHz, Grant Date: 07/23/2004, Expiration Date: 07/23/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2014, Certifier: Jim Pierce, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:
  • Lat: 41.890806 Lon: -92.276667, Call Sign: WQBP618, Licensee ID: L00096886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2014, Expiration Date: 11/18/2024, Certifier: Mike Milligan, Registrant: Belle Plaine Community Schools
  • 1239 D Ave (Lat: 41.828000 Lon: -92.240167), Call Sign: WRKJ229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.975 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2021, Expiration Date: 01/12/2031, Certifier: Dale Kaplan, Registrant: Business Radio, Coralville, IA 52241, Phone: (319) 354-2204, Fax: (319) 351-2938, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Belle Plaine)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: AERONCA 0-58B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 71 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 46082, N46082, N-46082, Serial Number: 058B6212, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 12/02/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce Martin Gapstur, 7836 11th Avenue Trl, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
  • Aircraft: BRUCE M GAPSTUR BRUCE M GAPSTUR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 46084, N46084, N-46084, Serial Number: 11 LSA, Certificate Issue Date: 03/19/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce M Gapstur, 7836 11th Avenue Trl, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/20/1997
  • Aircraft: GAPSTUR BRUCE M CHINOOK PLUS 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503ULDCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 727YA, N727YA, N-727YA, Serial Number: 02296X3, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 05/22/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce M Gapstur, 7836 11th Avenue Trl, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER S2R (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8864Q, N8864Q, N-8864Q, Serial Number: 1564R, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 03/03/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry D Marshall, 200 Airpark Dr, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/06/2017

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 18 took place in 2014, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Belle Plaine, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (51.9%), and Structure Fires (31.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Belle Plaine, IA
    • 5551.9%Outside Fires
    • 3331.1%Structure Fires
    • 1716.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Belle Plaine, IA
Most common first names in Belle Plaine, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4184.9 years
Charles3880.3 years
John3777.9 years
William3182.5 years
James2677.8 years
George2679.0 years
Ruth2480.7 years
Frank2381.5 years
Helen2182.3 years
Robert2170.0 years
Most common last names in Belle Plaine, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dvorak1681.9 years
Ealy1183.0 years
Johnson1076.3 years
Adams1080.6 years
Fisher1077.8 years
Martin980.9 years
Smith982.7 years
Janss979.9 years
Allen878.6 years
Klenk877.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Belle Plaine, IA
  • 82.0%Utility gas
  • 13.5%Electricity
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Wood
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Belle Plaine, IA
  • 64.7%Utility gas
  • 35.3%Electricity


Belle Plaine compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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