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Belmont, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tishomingo County County
Belmont, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Belmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belmont residents earn a median household income of $43,152 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,775. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 481 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmont is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,704. Median rent is $766/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Belmont reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,660/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Belmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmont has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.