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Bellefonte, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,251 Population 1,422/sq mi density
$114,063 Median Income $58,746 per capita
$278,800 Home Value $250,335 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$114,063 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,800 home value, $1,750/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellefonte, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,063
52% above
$58,746 per capita
Home Value
$278,800
1% below
Zillow: $250,335
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
50% above
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.9%
48% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
152%
Home Value
99%
Rent
150%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellefonte a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bellefonte residents earn a median household income of $114,063 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,746. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellefonte is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,335. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Bellefonte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

49.9% of adults in Bellefonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellefonte has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,251
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density1,422/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,063
Per Capita$58,746
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,800
Rent$1,750
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$250,335
Housing Units431
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation648 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.9%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellefonte was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.