At a Glance
Median Income
$46,563
$23,096 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
Zillow: $225,203
Median Rent
$759/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.3% smoking rate
How Bellefonte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellefonte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellefonte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellefonte residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,096. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 989 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellefonte is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,203. Median rent is $759/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.4% of adults in Bellefonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellefonte has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,563
Per Capita$23,096
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$1,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,800
Rent$759
Ownership44.3%
Zillow$225,203
Housing Units230
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellefonte was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.