At a Glance
Median Income
$80,500
$35,628 per capita
Home Value
$170,300
Zillow: $155,629
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
1,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Belcher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belcher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belcher a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belcher residents earn a median household income of $80,500 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,628. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belcher is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,629. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Belcher reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,493/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Belcher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belcher has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,500
Per Capita$35,628
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,300
Rent$1,078
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$155,629
Housing Units116
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property1,493/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation185 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Belcher was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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