West Virginia
Belmont is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 853. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Belmont receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Belmont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Belmont is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Belmont is $119,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Belmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 23.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,750 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,228 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,540 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 190 |
| County GDP | $575M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $119,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,607 |
| Census Median Rent | $613 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.3% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,033 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,033/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,080/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3780°N, 81.2638°W |
| County FIPS | 54073 |
Winner: Republican by 59 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,080/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |