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Belmont, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
147 Population 15/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $9,784 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
748 Violent Crime/100K 5,880 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 22.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
748/100K
97% above
5,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.6%
528% above
63.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr

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%
Unemployment
628%
Crime
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belmont a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
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. The unemployment rate stands at 22.6% (528% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 63.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Belmont reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,880/100K.

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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population147
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$9,784
Unemployment22.6%
Poverty63.6%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$175,993
Housing Units49
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent748/100K
Property5,880/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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%
Broadband57.0%
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.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.