At a Glance
Median Income
$74,200
$31,972 per capita
Home Value
$103,000
Zillow: $117,955
Median Rent
$896/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
20.8% smoking rate
How Belle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belle residents earn a median household income of $74,200 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,972. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belle is $103,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,955. Median rent is $896/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
16.4% of adults in Belle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belle has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,537
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,228/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,200
Per Capita$31,972
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,000
Rent$896
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$117,955
Housing Units797
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation999 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Belle was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.