City safety & data profile

BellevueNE

Bellevue, NE is a 56K-resident city in Sarpy County with a median household income of $85,462.

Sarpy County, Nebraska. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bellevue, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bellevue has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $247,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

56K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$85,462
Median income
$247,000
Median home
7.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Bellevue

Bellevue posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bellevue area.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bellevue

Where Bellevue income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,462 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bellevue, NE beyond the headline numbers

Bellevue sits inside Sarpy County, Nebraska, at roughly 41.14°N, -95.89°W. Population 55,510, $85,462 median household income. Median home value $247,000, median rent $1,226. Poverty rate 7.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bellevue's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.4%, then short sleep duration at 34.6%. 1 hospital in/around Bellevue, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bellevue from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
55,510
Bellevue
Median Income
$85,462
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$247,000
+8% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sarpy County) - Bellevue's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
197K+21%
Median Income
$103,321+48%
Median Home Value
$314,100+93%
Poverty Rate
5.6%-15%
Unemployment
2.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bellevue, NE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,226/mo
Poverty Rate
7.8% -45% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%
Work From Home 10.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 72.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.4%
Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.4%
Physical Inactivity
24.9%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.3%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Diabetes
10.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.9%
Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER
BELLEVUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bellevue, NE? ▼
Bellevue, NE has a population of 55,510 people, located in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in Bellevue? ▼
The median household income in Bellevue, NE is $85,462 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.8%.
What is the median home value in Bellevue? ▼
The median home value in Bellevue, NE is $247,000. Median rent is $1,226/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bellevue? ▼
The top health indicators in Bellevue include Obesity (37.4%), Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), High Blood Pressure (32.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bellevue? ▼
Bellevue has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bellevue? ▼
The median age in Bellevue, NE is 36.3 years. 34.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bellevue, NE is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. With a population of 56K and a $85,462 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bellevue area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Bellevue's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bellevue area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Bellevue against Nebraska peers on any ranking lens. Explore Nebraska

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sarpy County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.