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Belk, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Fayette County County
Belk, AL
At a Glance
How Belk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Belk a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belk residents earn a median household income of $46,750 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,532. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belk is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,047. Median rent is $510/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Belk reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,745/100K.
Education
2.3% of adults in Belk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 60.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belk has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.