Belle Center, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Logan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
779 Population 1,113/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $29,677 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $292,915 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 5.7% 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

Belle Center, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$29,677 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $292,915
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
10% below
15.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Belle Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belle Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
44%
Rent
90%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belle Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belle Center residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,677. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belle Center is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,915. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 15.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.0% of adults in Belle Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belle Center has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population779
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,113/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$29,677
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$1,043
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$292,915
Housing Units310
Rent Burden15.6%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation1,046 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Belle Center was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.