Belmont, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
147 Population 15/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $9,784 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Belmont, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,499
97% below
$9,784 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Belmont Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
3%
Poverty
513%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belmont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belmont residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,784. 63.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belmont has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population147
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$9,784
Unemployment
Poverty63.6%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$175,993
Housing Units49
Rent Burden33.0%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation353 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Belmont was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.