At a Glance
Median Income
$50,930
$30,040 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
Zillow: $180,605
Median Rent
$818/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
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)
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.