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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,677 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,106 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,376 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,030 |
| County GDP | $2,767M |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,724 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $123,600 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $275,062 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,043 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.6% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,724 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,046 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5090°N, 83.7453°W |
| County FIPS | 39091 |
Winner: Republican by 56.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.6% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |