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Belden, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
114 Population 760/sq mi density
$73,393 Median Income $40,141 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $161,048 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 2,456 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Belden, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,393
2% below
$40,141 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $161,048
Violent Crime
171/100K
55% below
2,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Belden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belden a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belden residents earn a median household income of $73,393 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,141. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belden is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,048. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Belden reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Belden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population114
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,393
Per Capita$40,141
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$161,048
Housing Units53
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

F
Violent171/100K
Property2,456/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,580 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute29 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Belden was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.