At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$22,623 per capita
Violent Crime
178/100K
2,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
37.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
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
1.8 / 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 4.8% (33% 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.
Safety & Crime
Belfonte reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,844/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$22,623
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty37.9%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$184,200
Housing Units114
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property2,844/100K
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (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
Broadband73.0%
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.
33.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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