At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$24,203 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $387,254
Violent Crime
0/100K
682/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr
How Belfry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belfry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belfry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belfry residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,203. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,794 business establishments, including 481 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belfry is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $387,254. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Belfry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 682/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Belfry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belfry has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$24,203
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$387,254
Housing Units73
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property682/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,846 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute66 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Belfry was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 481 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.