At a Glance
Median Income
$46,750
$24,532 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $135,047
Median Rent
$510/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
60.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population327
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,750
Per Capita$24,532
Unemployment
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$510
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$135,047
Housing Units137
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation360 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+60.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute39 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Belk was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.