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Belfield, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Golden Valley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
618 Population 368/sq mi density
$46,417 Median Income $40,937 per capita
$185,000 Home Value $241,992 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 2,432 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,417 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$185,000 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Belfield, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,417
38% below
$40,937 per capita
Home Value
$185,000
34% below
Zillow: $241,992
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
2,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Belfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
66%
Rent
58%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belfield residents earn a median household income of $46,417 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,937. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belfield is $185,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,992. Median rent is $675/month, with 17.0% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Belfield reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,432/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.4% of adults in Belfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belfield has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population618
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,417
Per Capita$40,937
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A
Home Value$185,000
Rent$675
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$241,992
Housing Units489
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property2,432/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary875/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,575 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Belfield was founded in 1883.
The median home in Belfield was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.