At a Glance
Violent Crime
138/100K
551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Belknap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belknap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belknap a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Belknap reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 551/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Belknap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belknap has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans71.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,742
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$158,128
Housing Units63
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property551/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation338 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Belknap was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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