At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$22,623 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
37.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
24.9% smoking rate
How Belfonte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belfonte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belfonte a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belfonte residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,623. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Education
13.8% of adults in Belfonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belfonte has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$22,623
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty37.9%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$184,200
Housing Units114
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation626 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband32.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Belfonte was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.