Belle Center, OH

Ohio

Belle Center is a small town in Ohio with a population of 779. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
779 Population 1,113/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $29,677 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $275,062 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $1,043/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,600
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,043
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Belle Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population779
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,113/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$29,677
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,767M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$1,043
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$275,062
Rent Burden15.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,046 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.6%
Libraries8

Is Belle Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belle Center receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Belle Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belle Center is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Belle Center is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Belle Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 25.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Belle Center has a population of 779 with a density of 1,113 people per square mile. The median age is 33.7 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).

Population

779
Total Population
1,113
People / sq mi
33.7yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Belle Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Belle Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belle Center is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Belle Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,677
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$64,376

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$2,767M

Business (County)

Restaurants103
Healthcare82
Retail150
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,724
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Belle Center is $123,600, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,043 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,062.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,600
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$275,062

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,043
10% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,724
35% above US avg
Effective Rate3.82%
In Belle Center, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Belle Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access62.6%
Healthcare Facilities82

Crime Rates: Belle Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Belle Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall25.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,046 ft (319 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,113/sq mi
Coordinates40.5090°N, 83.7453°W
County FIPS39091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.2-point margin. 92.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.7%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 56.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,113/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.6%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants103
Retail Stores150

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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