At a Glance
Median Income
$65,815
$24,095 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
Zillow: $125,425
Median Rent
$671/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Belleville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belleville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belleville 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
Belleville residents earn a median household income of $65,815 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,095. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 454 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belleville is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,425. Median rent is $671/month, with 20.7% 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 1983.
Education
3.6% of adults in Belleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belleville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population514
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,815
Per Capita$24,095
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$727M
Avg Weekly Wage$787
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$671
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$125,425
Housing Units214
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation371 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute20 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Belleville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.