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Belpre, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wood County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,668 Population 1,911/sq mi density
$50,930 Median Income $30,040 per capita
$148,300 Home Value $180,605 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,644 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,930 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,300 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Belpre, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,930
32% below
$30,040 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
47% below
Zillow: $180,605
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
84% below
1,644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Belpre Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Belpre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
53%
Rent
70%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belpre a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Belpre residents earn a median household income of $50,930 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,040. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Belpre is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,605. Median rent is $818/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Belpre reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,644/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Belpre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Belpre has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population6,668
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,911/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,930
Per Capita$30,040
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent$818
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$180,605
Housing Units3,323
Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property1,644/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary329/100K

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation662 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Belpre was founded in 1789.
The median home in Belpre was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.