The Town FilesBelleville, Kansas
City in Republic County · population 2,007 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $81,500
- Household income
- $56,218
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 38.4
Belleville is a city of 2,007 people in Republic County, Kansas. The median home is worth $81,500, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Kansas towns, more walkable than 78% of Kansas towns, better for retirees than 77% of Kansas towns.
How Belleville ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belleville is worth $81,500, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $56,218, which is more affordable than 92% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $621 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belleville | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $621 | $815 |
| Median household income | $56,218 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Belleville
| People | Belleville | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 13.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Belleville
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 30.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.3 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belleville since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 4, 1955 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 29, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 96 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 29, 2004.
Severe weather in Republic County since 1996
Republic County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4640: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| July 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4230: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 22, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4150: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Republic County
Republic County had 1,950 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,570 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Belleville itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Belleville
2 public schools with 529 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville East Elementary | PK-5 | 276 | 13.1 |
| Republic County Jr./Sr. High School | 6-12 | 253 | 12.0 |
Towns near Belleville
- Concordia, KS17.8 mi · 5,111 people · home $102,600
- Clyde, KS20.3 mi · 694 people · home $70,000
- Deshler, NE22.3 mi · 752 people · home $102,300
- Hebron, NE23.9 mi · 1,458 people · home $139,100
- Superior, NE26.5 mi · 1,825 people · home $82,400
Belleville questions
Is Belleville, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belleville scores better for retirees than 77% of Kansas towns and quieter than 38%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Belleville?
The median owner-occupied home in Belleville is valued at $81,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,218, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $621 a month.
What is the weather like in Belleville?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.6 inches of precipitation a year and 15.3 inches of snow.
Does Belleville get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belleville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 4, 1955. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)