Belle Plaine township, Kansas
Belle Plaine township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Belle Plaine township is a geographic entity located in Sumner County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,025. The land area covers 40.41 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,025 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,299 | ±112 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,407 | ±132 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,299 | ±112 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 108 | ±53 |
| Median Home Value | $162,200 | ±$16,710 |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | ±$182 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,250 | ±$24,161 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,925 | ±$4,353 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 276 | ±163 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% | ±7.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,414 | ±172 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.4% | ±10.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BELLE PLAINE
GUS Population: 3,046 (2024)
ID: 165664
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
PO BOX 136, BELLE PLAINE KS 67013-0124
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GUS Population: 22,336 (2024)
ID: 164662
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SUMNER CO CLERK
501 N WASHINGTON AVE, WELLINGTON KS 67152-4064
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Belle Plaine | PK-04 | Belle Plaine, KS | |
| Regular School Belle Plaine | 09-12 | Belle Plaine, KS | |
| Regular School Belle Plaine | 05-08 | Belle Plaine, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Wichita, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Clearwater, KS | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-10 | DERBY, KS | |
| 1 Nearby | 3-13 | HAYSVILLE, KS | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | DERBY, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wichita Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 16.7 mi away | 2051 South Meridian, Wichita, KS, 67213-1927 |
3169432241
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BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 222 W. 5TH, BELLE PLAINE, KS, 67013 |
(620) 488-3431
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Newman University
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College | 17.8 mi away | 3100 McCormick Ave, Wichita, KS, 67213-2097 |
3169424291
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MULVANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 408 N. 2ND AVE., MULVANE, KS, 67110 |
(316) 777-1211
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Friends University
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College | 18.1 mi away | 2100 W. University Ave., Wichita, KS, 67213 |
3162955000
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DERBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 1600 E WALNUT GROVE, DERBY, KS, 67037 |
(316) 788-0760
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Old Town Barber College
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 1211 E Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67211-1605 |
3162644891202
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UDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 105 S. MAIN STREET, UDALL, KS, 67146 |
(620) 782-3435
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Kansas Health Science University
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College | 18.2 mi away | 217 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202 |
3168663482
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HAYSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 210 S. HAYS AVENUE, HAYSVILLE, KS, 67060 |
(316) 524-5242
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HAYSVILLE 3SE, KS US, located 6.7 miles from Belle Plaine township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.8° | 20.7° | 32.2° | 0.88" | 2.1" |
| February | 48.4° | 24.6° | 36.5° | 1.46" | 2.3" |
| March | 58.6° | 33.9° | 46.3° | 2.52" | 0.5" |
| April | 68.4° | 43.7° | 56.0° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 55.2° | 66.0° | 6.03" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.1° | 65.2° | 76.1° | 6.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.7° | 68.9° | 80.3° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.1° | 67.1° | 78.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.2° | 57.9° | 70.5° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.5° | 44.8° | 58.1° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.4° | 33.2° | 45.3° | 1.79" | 0.2" |
| December | 45.7° | 24.0° | 34.8° | 1.34" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Mulvane city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Peck CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Derby city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Udall city | City | 9.9 mi | — |
| Haysville city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2019105525. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.