Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Bellefonte is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,251. Residents earn $114,063 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bellefonte receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Bellefonte stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bellefonte is $114,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Bellefonte among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Bellefonte is $278,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Bellefonte is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 227 per 100,000, 88% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Bellefonte experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,063 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,746 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,553 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,796 |
| County GDP | $3,758M |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 156 |
| Retail | 223 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $278,800 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $250,335 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,750 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,628/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 227.0/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 227.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4987°N, 82.6903°W |
| County FIPS | 21019 |
Winner: Republican by 38.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.9% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Retail Stores | 223 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |