At a Glance
Median Income
$60,296
$32,220 per capita
Home Value
$163,500
Zillow: $245,238
Median Rent
$836/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
20.1% smoking rate
How Bellefontaine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellefontaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellefontaine a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellefontaine residents earn a median household income of $60,296 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,220. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% 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 Bellefontaine is $163,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,238. Median rent is $836/month, with 24.1% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bellefontaine reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 797/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Bellefontaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellefontaine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,051
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,387/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,296
Per Capita$32,220
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,500
Rent$836
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$245,238
Housing Units6,649
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property797/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,242 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Bellefontaine was founded in 1817.
The median home in Bellefontaine was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% 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.