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Belcourt, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Rolette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,739 Population 299/sq mi density
$64,526 Median Income $23,870 per capita
$94,300 Home Value $206,381 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,526 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Belcourt, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,526
14% below
$23,870 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
67% below
Zillow: $206,381
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
62% above
28.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
33%
Rent
72%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belcourt a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 2.0% (44% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Belcourt reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 963/100K.

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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,739
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,526
Per Capita$23,870
Unemployment2.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property963/100K

Health

Obesity52.1%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking28.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death22,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.