At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$31,971 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $148,432
Median Rent
$820/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Belmond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belmond a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belmond residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,971. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmond is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,432. Median rent is $820/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
29.5% of adults in Belmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmond has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,678
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density946/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$31,971
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$820
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$148,432
Housing Units1,120
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,185 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Belmond was founded in 1881.
The median home in Belmond was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.