Iowa
Belmond is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,678. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Belmond receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Belmond stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Belmond is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Belmond is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Belmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,971 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,126 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,568 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 468 |
| County GDP | $1,247M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 35 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,919 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $143,591 |
| Census Median Rent | $820 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,919 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,879/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.3 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,185 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 946/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8464°N, 93.6084°W |
| County FIPS | 19197 |
Winner: Republican by 36.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 946/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 35 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |