Bellmont, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
227 Population 688/sq mi density
$43,250 Median Income $32,782 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $127,952 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellmont, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,250
42% below
$32,782 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
83% below
Zillow: $127,952
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Bellmont Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bellmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
17%
Rent
72%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellmont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bellmont residents earn a median household income of $43,250 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,782. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellmont is $47,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,952. Median rent is $840/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

2.0% of adults in Bellmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellmont has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population227
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,250
Per Capita$32,782
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent$840
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$127,952
Housing Units120
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation436 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellmont was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.