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Beloit, OH

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Beloit is a small town in Ohio with a population of 995. Residents earn $48,684 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
995 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$48,684 Median Income $32,037 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $183,371 Zillow
$565 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,684 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $565/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,684
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $98,300
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $565
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Beloit Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population995
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,684
Per Capita$32,037
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$4,813M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$565
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$183,371
Housing Units544
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking18.1%
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.0%
Libraries7

Is Beloit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beloit receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Beloit offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beloit is $48,684, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beloit is $98,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $565 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Beloit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Beloit has a population of 995 with a density of 1,015 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

995
Total Population
1,015
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Beloit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Beloit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beloit is $48,684, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Beloit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,684
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,037
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$59,859

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,244
County GDP$4,813M

Business (County)

Restaurants179
Healthcare241
Retail321
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,728
7% above US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Beloit is $98,300, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $565 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $183,371.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,300
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$183,371

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$565
51% below US avg
Rent Burden22.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.2%
Housing Units544
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,728
7% above US avg
Effective Rate3.79%
In Beloit, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 28.2% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beloit vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.1%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,377
Dentists1:3,723
Mental Health1:600
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits61.0%
Premature Death10,611/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities241
Beloit has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,124 ft (343 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Coordinates40.9197°N, 80.9978°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 25.1%

Winner: Republican by 49 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+5.6%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities241
Restaurants179
Retail Stores321

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone90.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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