North Dakota
Belfield is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 618. Residents earn $46,417 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Belfield receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Belfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Belfield is $46,417, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Belfield is $185,000, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Belfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 683 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Belfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,417 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,174 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 89 |
| County GDP | $118M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
| Census Median | $185,000 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,992 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 682.9/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 292.7/100K |
| Theft | 195.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 195.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.5 inches |
| 54% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8868°N, 103.1955°W |
| County FIPS | 38033 |
Winner: Republican by 73.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |