At a Glance
Median Income
$61,591
$30,908 per capita
Home Value
$75,900
Zillow: $105,006
Median Rent
$831/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
18.4% smoking rate
How Belgium Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belgium's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belgium a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belgium residents earn a median household income of $61,591 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,908. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belgium is $75,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,006. Median rent is $831/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
7.4% of adults in Belgium hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belgium has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,591
Per Capita$30,908
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,900
Rent$831
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$105,006
Housing Units142
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation655 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Belgium was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.