Alabama
Belk is a small town in Alabama with a population of 327. Residents earn $46,750 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Belk receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Belk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Belk is $46,750, 38% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Belk is $88,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $510 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 60.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Belk enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,750 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,532 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,947 |
| Unemployment | 14.5% |
| 303% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $480M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,514 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $88,900 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $510 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,514 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.9 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6516°N, 87.9286°W |
| County FIPS | 01057 |
Winner: Republican by 72 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.3% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 60.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |