Local servicesHospitalMayo Clinic Health System Hospital - New Prague10.5 miPost officeBelle Plaine Post Office1.6 miTown hallBelle Plaine City Hall1.5 miPoliceBelle Plaine Police Department1.5 miFire stationBelle Plaine Fire Department1.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools3 elementary, 1 high, 1 otherElementaryOak Crest Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementaryChatfield Elementary School1.1 miHighBelle Plaine Junior / Senior High School1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56011 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56011 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 34 min5:29 am – 9:03 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 49 min7:48 am – 4:37 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People9,921 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.43,515 householdsMedian household income $102,522Median home value $345,300Median rent $1,360 a month86% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $4,283 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.4% unemployment rate74% of adults are in the labour force, 5,208 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, manufacturing 13%, retail 12%Average commute 26 minutes80% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 4%4% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 5°F33 in of rain a year, on about 59 dayswettest month August40 in of snow a year, on about 15 days6 days above 90°F, 163 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Jordan 1ssw station, 8 mi away
Nearby landmarksKelly Lakelake · 5.9 miHorseshoe Lakelake · 2.9 miRush Riverriver · 9.4 miSand Creek Reservoirreservoir · 8.1 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsHeritage Square Parkpark · under a mileMahoney's Marsh State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.2 mi · 323 acresPheasants Forever #3 State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.0 miClark Lake State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.2 miRaven State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.4 mi · 72 acresO'Brien State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.5 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowScott County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025266 of 365 days measured91 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Scott County monitors, MN
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterBelle Plaineserves 7,456 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation867 ft264 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
