At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$24,203 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $411,960
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.8% smoking rate
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 14.6% (306% 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 $411,960. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
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 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$24,203
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$14,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$411,960
Housing Units73
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.7 in/yr
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
Broadband72.2%
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
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.