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Bellechester, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 175 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.7%
 
Males: 96  (55.3%)
Females: 79  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 55027

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,456 (it was $33,333 in 2000)
Bellechester:

$55,456
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,048 (it was $19,927 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $193,389 (it was $62,500 in 2000)
Bellechester:

$193,389
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,783; detached houses: $202,560; mobile homes: $16,519

Median gross rent in 2022: $937.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bellechester: 87.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.8%
(7.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 70.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bellechester, MN (2022)
    • 15276.4%White alone
    • 2512.6%Hispanic
    • 168.0%Two or more races
    • 52.5%Asian alone
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Ancestries: German (29.6%), European (18.5%), American (7.4%), English (2.5%), Norwegian (2.5%), Czech (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1110 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 553 people per square mile   (low).

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15 residents are foreign born (7.5% Latin America).

This city:

7.5%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,612 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,289 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (23.9 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (50.1 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (300.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Goodhue, MN (2.4 miles ),
Mazeppa, MN (2.6 miles ),
Zumbro Falls, MN (2.7 miles),
Zumbrota, MN (3.1 miles ),
Hammond, MN (3.5 miles),
Frontenac, MN (3.5 miles ),
Lake City, MN (3.6 miles ),
Pine Island, MN (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.37 N, Longitude: 92.51 W

Distribution of median household income in Bellechester, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bellechester, MN in 2022

Bellechester satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $90,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +17 (+11.0%).
Most common industries in Bellechester, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (15.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (13.3%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
  • Machinery (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (13.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Private households (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Bellechester, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Registered nurses (5.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)

Average climate in Bellechester, Minnesota

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Tornado activity:

Bellechester-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 37.7 miles away from the Bellechester city center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/16/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the city center injured 34 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bellechester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 194.5 miles away from Bellechester center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 205.6 miles away from Bellechester center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 272.0 miles away from Bellechester center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 341.5 miles away from the city center
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 474.3 miles away from the city 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 452.2 miles away from Bellechester center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Goodhue County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bellechester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bellechester:

  • ZUMBROTA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ZUMBROTA, MN)
  • REM RIVER BLUFFS (PARK HEIGHTS) (Hospital, about 12 miles away; RED WING, MN)
  • HAVEN HOMES OF RED WING (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RED WING, MN)
  • ST BRIGID'S AT HI-PARK (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; RED WING, MN)
  • LAKE CITY MED CNTR HOSPICE/HC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; LAKE CITY, MN)
  • MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LAKE CITY, MN)
  • SEMINARY HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; RED WING, MN)

Amtrak station near Bellechester:

  • 14 miles: RED WING (LEVEE RD.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Operable nuclear power plants near Bellechester:

  • 14 miles: Prairie Island 1 and 2 in Red Wing, MN.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bellechester:

  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 25 miles; Rochester, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,444)
  • St Olaf College (about 34 miles; Northfield, MN; FT enrollment: 3,141)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 34 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)
  • Dakota County Technical College (about 38 miles; Rosemount, MN; FT enrollment: 2,478)
  • Inver Hills Community College (about 42 miles; Inver Grove Heights, MN; FT enrollment: 4,049)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 46 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 47 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)

Points of interest:

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Goodhue 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 Bellechester that have no violations reported:

  • BELLECHESTER (Population served: 169, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Bellechester:

Marital status in Bellechester, MN
  • Never married: 42.9%
  • Now married: 37.2%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

For population 25 years and over in Bellechester:

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Minnesota average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bellechester, MN (based on Goodhue County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,32036
Evangelical Protestant5,90140
Catholic5,8058
Other4893
None15,668-
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: 12
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Goodhue County:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Goodhue County:

5.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
This county:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Goodhue County:

6.7%
State:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Goodhue County:

28.0%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.3%
State:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$12
Water Supply 0$0 1$209
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,349
Totals for Government 0$0 3$1,570

Bellechester government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($234.29)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($222.86)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($165.71)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($137.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($85.71)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($28.57)
    Police Protection: $5,000 ($28.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($28.57)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($5.71)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($5.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($17.14)

Bellechester government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($165.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($91.43)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($228.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($125.71)
    Other: $1,000 ($5.71)
  • Tax - Property: $37,000 ($211.43)
    Other License: $2,000 ($11.43)

Bellechester government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $395,000 ($2257.14)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $305,000 ($1742.86)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $100,000 ($571.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($57.14)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $295,000 ($1685.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bellechester:

  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • KCUE (1250 AM; 1 kW; RED WING, MN; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bellechester:

  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KWNG (105.9 FM; RED WING, MN; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWWK (96.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTEAD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMFX-FM (102.5 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLCH (94.9 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRCH (101.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSE (88.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KLCX (107.7 FM; ST. CHARLES, MN; Owner: ST. CHARLES BROADCASTING CO. LLC)
  • WCAL (89.3 FM; NORTHFIELD, MN; Owner: ST. OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KQCL (95.9 FM; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K297AF (107.3 FM; RED WING, MN; Owner: KRCH OF MINNESOTA, INC.)
  • KFSI (92.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bellechester:

  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K56HW (Channel 56; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K58GC (Channel 58; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K57CN (Channel 57; WABASHA, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.8mTotal length
  • $130,000,000Total costs
  • 6,605Total average daily traffic
  • 6,605Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bellechester, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bellechester, MN
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bellechester, MN
  • 95.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.3%Wood
  • 1.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bellechester, MN
  • 83.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Electricity
  • 4.2%No fuel used


Bellechester compared to Minnesota 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 above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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