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Bellevue, IA
City in Jackson County, Iowa.
Population
2,259
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,500
ZIP codes
0
Bellevue and its ZIP codes
Bellevue at a glance
- Bellevue is about 26 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 152nd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $79,417 a year, 6% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500 (4% above Iowa) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Bellevue, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellevue, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,417
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$216,500
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,169), Irish Americans (433), Norwegian Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Bellevue.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,405
5,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,741 per person
How people get to work
Bellevue, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellevue, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
512
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellevue, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Bellevue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringbrookCity | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Hanover, ILVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| St. DonatusCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| La MotteCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Galena, ILCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| The Galena Territory, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11 |
| Elizabeth, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AndrewCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ZwingleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SpraguevilleCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| PrestonCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Menominee, ILVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MilesCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Scales Mound, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Apple Canyon Lake, ILCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellevue, IA in?
- Bellevue is in Jackson County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Bellevue, IA?
- About 2,259 people live in Bellevue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellevue?
- Nearby places include Springbrook (7.5 mi), Hanover, IL (8.1 mi), St. Donatus (8.6 mi), La Motte (10 mi), Galena, IL (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023