At a Glance
Median Income
$50,865
$33,945 per capita
Home Value
$99,100
Zillow: $150,471
Median Rent
$739/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
18.2% smoking rate
How Beloit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beloit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beloit a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beloit residents earn a median household income of $50,865 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,945. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beloit is $99,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,471. Median rent is $739/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Beloit reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,763/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Beloit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beloit has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,141
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density801/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,865
Per Capita$33,945
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$615M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,100
Rent$739
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$150,471
Housing Units1,634
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,763/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,460 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute11 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Beloit was founded in 1868.
The median home in Beloit was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.