At a Glance
Median Income
$64,526
$23,870 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
Zillow: $206,381
Median Rent
$843/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
28.9% smoking rate
How Belcourt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belcourt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belcourt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belcourt residents earn a median household income of $64,526 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,870. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belcourt is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,381. Median rent is $843/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
23.1% of adults in Belcourt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belcourt has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,739
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,526
Per Capita$23,870
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$595M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$843
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$206,381
Housing Units683
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity52.1%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking28.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death22,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation1,963 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute10 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Belcourt was founded in 1884.
The median home in Belcourt was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.