Belton, TX

Texas · Bell County · Killeen-Temple Metro

Belton is a small city in Texas with a population of 23,769. Residents earn $63,544 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

23,769 Population 1,174/sq mi density

$63,544 Median Income $38,980 per capita

$252,000 Home Value $314,156 Zillow

$1,237 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr

193 Violent Crime/100K 1,895 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$63,544 median income, 1.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$252,000 home value, $1,237/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

193 violent crimes/100K (49% below avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $63,544

15% lower than US avg

Home Value $252,000

11% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 193/100K

49% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.9%

8% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,237

6% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.6%

33% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.4%

61% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.2%

18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population23,769

Median Age30.3 yrs

Density1,174/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 65%

Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income$63,544

Per Capita$38,980

Unemployment1.4%

Poverty10.2%

County GDP$26,057M

Commute21 min

Housing

Home Value$252,000

Rent$1,237

Ownership51.5%

Zillow$314,156

Housing Units8,213

Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

Violent193/100K

Property1,895/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault66/100K

Burglary251/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%

Uninsured18.4%

Smoking14.4%

Depression26.0%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain38.1 in/yr

Sunny Days303/yr

Elevation617 ft (188 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.9%

High School+85.9%

Graduate+9.6%

School Score5.19

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%

Commute21 min

Broadband82.7%

EV Stations4

Libraries8

Is Belton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Belton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Belton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Belton is $63,544, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Belton is $252,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,237 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Belton is below the national average at 193 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,895 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Belton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Belton has a population of 23,769 with a density of 1,174 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53% female and 47% male. The city is predominantly White (65.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 8.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.9% of residents, while 20.1% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.8% of residents have a disability. 82.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

23,769

Total Population

1,174

People / sq mi

30.3yrs

Median Age

22% below US avg

19.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%

Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Belton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 79.9%

2% above US avg

Spanish 20.1%

50% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Belton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Belton is $63,544, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,980. The average weekly wage is $1,194, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6,521 business establishments, including 742 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Belton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$63,544
	15% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,980
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,194
IRS Avg AGI	$63,378
Gini Index	0.454 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.2%
	18% below US avg
Establishments (County)	6,521
County GDP	$26,057M

Business (County)

Restaurants	742
Healthcare	659
Retail	904
Manufacturing	166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,288
	108% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.4 min
Drive Alone	74.5%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Belton is $252,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $314,156, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.7% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,237 (6% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 51.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,213 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1995. The average annual property tax is $7,288 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$252,000
	11% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$314,156
Median List Price	$344,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$344,900
$/Sq Ft	$168
Homes Sold	20
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.7%
Price Drops	18.1%
Inventory	144

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,237
	6% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,595
Rent Burden	33.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	51.5%
Owner-Occupied	51.5%
Renter-Occupied	48.5%
Housing Units	8,213
Median Year Built	1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,288
	108% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.89%

In Belton, 42.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 32.5% have high blood pressure. 14.4% are current smokers. 15.7% report binge drinking. 30.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.2% experience frequent mental distress. 18.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,385. The dentist ratio is 1:1,191. 72.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.7 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.6%
	33% above US avg
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	32.5%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	6.5%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.4%
	3% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.7%
Physical Inactivity	30.5%
Depression	26.0%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	14.6%
Short Sleep	41.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.9%
Uninsured	18.4%
	114% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,385
Dentists	1:1,191
Mental Health	1:358
Checkup Rate	74.9%
Dental Visits	53.4%
Premature Death	9,433/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.7/10
Exercise Access	72.9%
Healthcare Facilities	659

Belton has a violent crime rate of 193 per 100,000 residents, 49% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 66.0 per 100,000, robbery at 39.6, rape at 88.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,895 per 100,000, 3% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,605, burglary at 251, vehicle theft at 40 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 50 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Belton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Belton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	193.5/100K
	49% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	88.0/100K
Robbery	39.6/100K
Assault	66.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,895.3/100K
	3% below US avg
Burglary	250.7/100K
Theft	1,605.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	39.6/100K
Arson	22.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	50
Traffic Accidents	64
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Belton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	617 ft (188 m)
Area	19.9 sq mi (51.6 km²)
Population Density	1,174/sq mi
Coordinates	31.0523°N, 97.4795°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bell County County
Nearest Airport	Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0473 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	4.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.9 / 100
Community Resilience	60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	147 km
Sep 3, 2015	7 km NNE of Leander, Texas	M2.9	56 km
Jun 2, 2009	1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas	M2.8	145 km
Jun 12, 2011	4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas	M2.7	139 km
Jun 7, 2009	6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas	M2.6	138 km
Jun 26, 2012	Northern Texas	M2.5	147 km
Apr 2, 2024	4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas	M2.5	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Beryl	Category 1	241 km
2017	Harvey	Category 2	262 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	208 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	278 km
1983	Alicia	Category 3	242 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 27, 1997	EF5	29 km	27
May 6, 1973	EF5	64 km	0
May 11, 1953	EF5	64 km	114
May 27, 1997	EF4	92 km	1
Mar 10, 1973	EF4	81 km	6
Mar 31, 1959	EF4	92 km	6
Apr 21, 1952	EF4	50 km	0
Apr 12, 2022	EF3	35 km	0
Apr 13, 2019	EF3	77 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	95 km	2
May 27, 1997	EF3	33 km	0
May 27, 1997	EF3	65 km	0
May 27, 1997	EF3	13 km	0
May 13, 1994	EF3	93 km	0
Mar 14, 1990	EF3	3 km	0
May 17, 1989	EF3	34 km	1
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	63 km	1
May 26, 1976	EF3	10 km	2
Mar 10, 1973	EF3	80 km	0
May 23, 1971	EF3	99 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	CRITTENBERG COMPLEX	21,391	32 km
2011	ROBINETTE	6,039	32 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,706	28 km
2011	SPICEWOOD	4,239	94 km
2011	C#491	3,616	97 km
2022	3 OAKS	3,294	90 km
2018	HARMAN ROAD	3,094	56 km
2009	OWL CREEK	2,376	35 km
2011	UNNAMED	2,236	26 km
2006	BROWNS CREEK RANGE	1,889	34 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,581	33 km
2011	CORYELL COMPLEX	1,572	72 km
2008	BERTRAM	1,567	56 km
2008	HWY 195 FIRE	1,523	38 km
2006	MONAHAM FIRE	1,484	99 km
2008	CR 208	1,483	59 km
2011	CENTER CITY	1,476	99 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,445	26 km
2022	DRY BRANCH	1,424	96 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,140	30 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	2.6 in
March	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
April	67°F (19°C)	3.0 in
May	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in
July	83°F (29°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
September	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in
October	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
November	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
December	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in

Belton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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Belton is located in Bell County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 57.6% of the vote, a 16.2-point margin. 82.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 659 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 74.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.6%

D 41.3%

Winner: Republican by 16.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	50
Traffic Accidents	64
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.9%
	8% below US avg
High School+	85.9%
Graduate Degree+	9.6%
School Test Score	5.19

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,174/sq mi
Total Area	19.9 sq mi
County	Bell County County

Services

Broadband Access	82.7%
Avg Download Speed	175.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	21.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	7
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	659
Restaurants	742
Retail Stores	904

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.4 min
Drive Alone	74.5%
Public Transit	0.9%
Work from Home	10.0%

Average costs for common services in Belton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit	$340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit	$194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning	$126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling	$243 ($146–$388)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement	$194 ($97–$340)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair	$388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install	$6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair	$971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement	$8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense	$4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation	$486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation	$2,428 ($971–$4,855)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$243)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$126)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread	$3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb)	$0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$194 ($97–$388)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$576
Toddler	$546
Preschool	$533
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$524
Toddler	$502
Preschool	$498

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bell County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,994	817	$95,040	1.13
Retail Trade	16,488	890	$39,354	1.27
Accommodation & Food Services	14,123	721	$22,088	1.20
Manufacturing	7,144	203	$66,621	0.67
Construction	6,581	585	$77,323	0.97
Professional & Technical Services	5,311	558	$77,287	0.59
Administrative & Waste Services	4,679	429	$45,290	0.61
Wholesale Trade	4,327	192	$83,138	0.85
Transportation & Warehousing	3,840	190	$66,796	0.70
Other Services	3,414	571	$43,283	0.87
Finance & Insurance	3,034	336	$69,641	0.58
Real Estate	2,195	395	$50,897	1.09
Educational Services	2,139	100	$57,429	0.80
Management of Companies	1,252	32	$104,456	0.57
Arts & Entertainment	1,108	102	$20,130	0.51
Information & Technology	726	75	$71,723	0.30
Utilities	578	22	$91,272	1.17
Mining & Oil/Gas	271	17	$66,121	0.55
Agriculture & Forestry	209	43	$38,697	0.20
Unclassified	69	44	$48,271	0.38

Colleges & Universities in Belton

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	3,854	95.1%	$33,280	$33,280

Hospitals in Belton

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL & RTC	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(254) 939-2100

Schools in Belton

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
BELTON H S	High	1,941	157	12.4:1
CHISHOLM TRAIL EL	Elementary	868	61	14.2:1
LAKEWOOD EL	Elementary	700	43	16.3:1
BELTON MIDDLE	Middle	691	51	13.5:1
SOUTH BELTON MIDDLE	Middle	677	53	12.8:1
SPARTA EL	Elementary	598	42	14.2:1
BELTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL	—	525	28	18.8:1
SOUTHWEST EL	Elementary	402	34	11.8:1
MILLER HEIGHTS EL	Elementary	317	27	11.7:1
LEON HEIGHTS EL	Elementary	216	18	12.0:1
NOLAN CREEK SCHOOL (Charter)	Elementary	122	9	13.6:1

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Radio Stations near Belton

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Alex Jones - Infowars	conspiracies, information	MP3 64 kbps
US105	—	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Belton

20 campgrounds found near Belton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
LIVE OAK RIDGE	4.6/5	47	$24–$30
CEDAR RIDGE (TX)	4.4/5	77	$20–$200
DANA PEAK	4.4/5	31	$20–$120
MIDWAY	4.4/5	37	$20–$52
UNION GROVE	4.4/5	38	$24–$60
WINKLER PARK	4.4/5	14	$20
CEDAR BREAKS PARK	4.3/5	64	$30
FRIENDSHIP PARK	4.3/5	1	$60
JIM HOGG PARK	4.3/5	147	$26–$48
RUSSELL PARK	4.2/5	32	$16–$80
TAYLOR	4.2/5	48	$30–$55
TEMPLES LAKE	4.2/5	1	$40
WESTCLIFF	4.2/5	28	$20–$30
WHITE FLINT PARK	4.2/5	23	$30–$40
STILLHOUSE	4.1/5	2	$120
TEJAS PARK	4.1/5	12	$10–$16
WILSON H FOX	4.1/5	50	$26–$60
WILLIS CREEK	4.0/5	34	$10–$60
TWIN BRIDGES GROUP SHELTER	3.6/5	1	$100
BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK	2.7/5	2	$60–$120

National Parks Near Belton

15 national parks and monuments found near Belton.

Park	Type	Fee
Bastrop State Park	State Park	Free
Blanco State Park	State Park	Free
Buescher State Park	State Park	Free
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Fort Parker State Park	State Park	Free
Inks Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek	State Park	Free
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit	State Park	Free
Lake Somerville Trailway State Park	State Park	Free
Longhorn Cavern State Park	State Park	Free
McKinney Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Meridian State Park	State Park	Free
Mother Neff State Park	State Park	Free
Pedernales Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Waco Mammoth National Monument	National Monument	Free

Museums in Belton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CZECH HERITAGE AND HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	119 WEST FRENCH AVE	2548992935	$126,114
BELL COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2549335243	$109,566
CENTRAL TEXAS AREA MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	423 SOUTH MAIN STREET	2549475232	$66,317
MAYFIELD LIBRARY & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2546572884	$29,635
RAILROAD AND PIONEER MUSEUM OF TEMPLE TEXAS	GENERAL MUSEUM		2542985172	$5,030
761ST TANK BATTALION & ALLIED VETERANS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BEND OF THE RIVER BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2 N MAIN ST STE 201
CENTRA-MOD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	317 W AVENUE B
COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	101 THE GROVE LN	2549863437
HISTORIC PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF TEMPLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
INSIDE SOUL AN AFRICAN	GENERAL MUSEUM		2546341341

Libraries in Belton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
TEMPLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 W ADAMS AVE	268,409
STEWART C MEYER LIBRARY	400 INDIAN TRL	74,409
LENA ARMSTRONG PUBLIC LIBRARY	301 E 1ST AVE	57,154
SALADO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1151 N MAIN ST	32,880
BJ HILL LIBRARY	402 W TRAVIS ST	2,654

Farmers Markets in Belton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Bell County Farmers Market Association I	Corner of East Central and Penelope			Visit
Bell County Farmers Market Association II	212 S. Main Street
Harker Heights Farmers Market	850 West Central Texas Expressway	05/04/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Visit

Breweries in Belton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Chupacabra Craft Beer	Food & Drink, Breweries	418 N Main	[2549479000], 2549479000

Nursing Homes in Belton

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
PARK PLACE MANOR INC 810 E 13TH AVE	For profit - Corporation	114	97	4/5	—	5/5	3/5	2549391876
CREEKSIDE TERRACE REHABILITATION 1555 POWELL AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	126	98	1/5	—	1/5	2/5	2548316200

Pharmacies in Belton

6 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BRITT DRUG COMPANY	112 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE	254-939-5738
HEB - 197	525 NORTH MAIN STREET	254-939-0843
SCOTT AND WHITE PHARMACY	309 LAKE ROAD	254-933-6000
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	502 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE	254-939-0831
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1232	2604 NORTH MAIN STREET	254-939-7664
WALGREENS - 10392	100 LAKE ROAD	254-939-5628

EV Charging Stations in Belton

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Expo Inn & Suites - Tesla Destination	230 W Loop 121	Tesla Destination	4		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Belton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Holland site) 26552 SH-95	TOWER	125
3780 WHITE OWL LANE (7936)	GTOWER	123
3780 WHITE OWL LANE (7936)	GTOWER	123
10694 Burgess Road (14551)	GTOWER	102
10694 Burgess Road (14551)	GTOWER	102
3720 Bob White Road (93346)	GTOWER	99
3720 Bob White Road (93346)	GTOWER	99
17712 I-35 SERVICE ROAD (76032)	GTOWER	80
17712 I-35 SERVICE ROAD (76032)	GTOWER	80
12335 NORTH IH-35 (62737)	LTOWER	61
12335 NORTH IH-35 (62737)	LTOWER	61
12335 NORTH IH-35 (62737)	LTOWER	61
12335 NORTH IH-35 (62737)	LTOWER	61
718 EAST MAIN STREET (7941)	MTOWER	58
718 EAST MAIN STREET (7941)	MTOWER	58
1 SOUTH LONESTAR PARKWAY (76088)	LTOWER	56
1 SOUTH LONESTAR PARKWAY (76088)	LTOWER	56
2385 STATE HIGHWAY 95 (7942)	MTOWER	55
2385 STATE HIGHWAY 95 (7942)	MTOWER	55
10705 SOUTH LONE STAR PARKWAY (7968)	MTOWER	49
10705 SOUTH LONE STAR PARKWAY (7968)	MTOWER	49

Fire Stations in Belton

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Belton Fire Department	420 Sparta RD	Career			254-933-5881

Bridges in Belton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	2017	52	146,391	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	480	61,254	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	26	57,892	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1975	360	52,330	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1975	290	52,330	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	260	52,330	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	260	52,330	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1975	360	52,330	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1975	290	52,330	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	220	35,650	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	220	30,618	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	342	24,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1976	342	24,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1978	326	24,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1978	326	24,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1976	620	23,530	F
Culvert	Concrete	1941	23	17,521	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	240	17,521	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	300	17,019	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2019	720	16,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	286	15,850	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1988	300	14,589	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1988	320	14,535	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1945	720	13,640	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	387	11,637	G
Culvert	Concrete	2000	28	11,094	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	23	11,010	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	162	8,477	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	162	8,031	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1954	317	7,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1956	120	7,555	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1968	360	6,444	F
Culvert	Concrete	1997	23	5,292	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1978	300	5,080	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2015	418	4,310	G
Culvert	Concrete	1968	22	3,927	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1939	412	3,272	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1994	91	2,936	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1968	292	2,788	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	250	2,600	G
Slab	Concrete	1951	50	1,636	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1975	150	1,590	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	260	1,590	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1961	130	1,510	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	260	1,510	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	241	1,377	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1990	320	1,230	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1976	272	1,227	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2016	5,071	1,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1962	23	1,040	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2011	480	1,014	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	480	1,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1976	308	844	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	60	578	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	40	550	G
Culvert	Concrete	1970	32	475	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	322	452	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1920	180	338	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	260	200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	205	200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2012	260	200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1935	56	107	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	135	100	G

Correctional Facilities in Belton

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
BELL COUNTY CENTRAL JAIL	111 W CENTRAL AVE	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN
BELL COUNTY LOOP JAIL	2405 S. LOOP 121	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Belton

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Killeen, TX	200 East Avenue C	BUS
Temple, TX	315 West Avenue B	TRAIN

Airports Near Belton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Austin Executive Airport	—	Medium Airport
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport	TPL	Medium Airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield	GRK	Medium Airport
Waco Regional Airport	ACT	Medium Airport
Apache Pass Airport	—	Small Airport
Austin Air Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Austin Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bar 3 Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bear Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Berry Airport	—	Small Airport
Bratton Airport	—	Small Airport
Britts Crosswind Airport	—	Small Airport
Buckshot Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Burkett Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Buttermilk Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Cade Field	—	Small Airport
Cameron Municipal Airpark	—	Small Airport
Chan-C Airport	—	Small Airport
Charping Airport	—	Small Airport
Cold Springs UAV Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Cotton Patch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cougar Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Cross-Country Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
D Bar K Airport	—	Small Airport
Elgin Intracontinental Airport	—	Small Airport
Fall Creek Air Ranch STOLport	—	Small Airport
Fisher Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flanders Field	—	Small Airport
FLF Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Flushing Field	—	Small Airport
Fly Navy Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Fajita Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying H Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying ND Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying X River Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 12 Hammer	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 22	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 50	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Stampede Creek Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Gatesville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field	—	Small Airport
Gerik Ag Airport	—	Small Airport
Glaser Field	—	Small Airport
Gone With the Wind Airport	—	Small Airport
Graham Airport	—	Small Airport
Griffin Airport	—	Small Airport
H H Coffield Regional Airport	RCK	Small Airport
Hamilton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hank Sasser Airport at Breakaway	—	Small Airport
Hansen Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Belton

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

	402

Bell County Sherriff's Department
Campus Police
Jarrell City Police	191 Town Center Boulevard
Killeen Police Headquarters	3304 Community Boulevard
Little River-Academy PD
Temple Police Department	209 East Avenue A

Grocery Stores in Belton

32 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven Convenience Store 35789C	Convenience Store	2701 S Interstate 35
Belton Food Mart	Convenience Store	3196 Fm 1670
Belton Mini Mart	Convenience Store	608 E Central Ave
CEFCO 13	Convenience Store	1702 Taylors Valley Rd
CEFCO 18	Convenience Store	614 W Avenue O
CEFCO 19	Convenience Store	5537 Fm 439
CEFCO 20	Convenience Store	912 E Central Ave
CEFCO 44	Convenience Store	601 E 6th Ave
CEFCO 53	Convenience Store	1328 W Avenue D
CEFCO 54	Convenience Store	1600 S Interstate 35
Cefco 95	Convenience Store	2881 N Main St
Circle K 2741325	Convenience Store	1009 S Loop 121
Ct Mart Belton	Convenience Store	601 N Main St
CVS Pharmacy 10414	Other	2849 N Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 1222	Other	501 E 6th Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 14007	Other	3648 Broken Bow Rd
Dollar General 24461	Other	106 Lake Rd
Dollar Tree 2998	Other	205 Sparta Rd
Eagle's Mart	Convenience Store	810 W Avenue D
Expo Quik Stop	Convenience Store	308 W Loop 121
Express Mart	Convenience Store	300 N Main St
Family Dollar 12295	Other	611 E Holland Rd
Family Dollar 6107	Other	900 S Main St
Family Food Mart	Grocery Store	418 S Main St
Family Food Mart	Grocery Store	418 S Main St
HEB Food Store 039	Supermarket	2509 N Main St
L & R Meat Market	Specialty Store	601 E Central Ave
Lake Food Mart	Convenience Store	3358 Fm 439
Murphy USA 7710	Convenience Store	2670 N Main St
Papa Murphy's Pizza TX217	Specialty Store	2511 N Main St
Walgreens 10392	Other	100 Lake Rd
Walmart 1232	Super Store	2604 N MAIN ST

Post Offices in Belton

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office	111 North Wall Street

Treatment Centers in Belton

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services - Jarrell Family Health Clinic	Substance Abuse	737-234-6400
Central Counties Ctr for MHMR Services	Substance Abuse	254-298-7000
Central Texas VA Healthcare System - Olin E Teague VA Center	Both	254-743-1271
Christian Farms Treehouse Inc	Substance Abuse	254-933-9400
WTCR Temple	Substance Abuse	254-742-0490

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belton

56 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALL SINNERS ANONYMOUS	PO BOX 658
AMITY BRUSH ARBOR INC	8632 AMITY SCHOOL RD
ARK FOUNDATION	716 COLLEGE ST
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS	900 COLLEGE ST
BELL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION	PO BOX 1447
BELL COUNTY JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILIT	PO BOX 636
BELTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	1122 W 2ND AVE
BELTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	202 MITCHELL ST
BELTON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	PO BOX 596
CASEY MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 2083
CENTRAL TEXAS CATHEDRAL WORSHIP CENTER	701 S MAIN ST
CENTRAL TEXAS CHINESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	11711 CAMDYN CAYE DR
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH BELTON TEXAS	210 E 24TH AVE
CHRISTIAN PAVILION CHURCH	2608 N MAIN ST STE B 192
CHURCH OF NEW HOPE INC	9211 TROLL HOLW
CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST	ROUTE 5 BOX 5547
CORNERSTONE OUTREACH CENTER CHURCH INC	9712 FM 439
DELIVERANCE TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST	219 E CENTRAL AVE
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	60 MORGANS POINT BLVD
EACH ONE LIFT ONE	419 SAUNDERS ST
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH OF BELTON	1205 S WALKER ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD BELTON	PO BOX 1596
FOR HEAVENS SAKE MINISTRIES INC	3379 EAGLE POINT WEST AVE
GATHERING STRAYS MINISTRIES INCORPORATED	704 N MAIN ST
GENESIS TO JESUS MINISTRIES INC	8218 ARMSTRONG RD
GODS DESIGN4YOU INC	7272 WOODLAKE CIR
GOOD SAMARITAN MISSIONS INC	PO BOX 984
GOOD SHEPHERDS STUDIO	1520 N WALL ST
GROWING TABLE OF GOD	3913 ARANSAS DR
GUATEMALA INSTITUTE FOR BIBLICAL EVANGELISM INC	602 E 27TH AVE
HARVEY RANDALL EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC	1407 FAIRWAY DR
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY OF BELTON INC	2210 HOLLAND RD
HOPE FOR THE HUNGRY INC	PO BOX 786
IGLESIA NUEVA CREACION	4369 MULBERRY DR
IMMANUEL PRAYER HOUSE INC	514 BIG VALLEY LN
INTERNATIONAL LUTHERAN LAYMENS LEAGUE	106 W CENTRAL AVE STE 130
JESUS ACTS IN INMATES LIVES MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 634
JOHNER MARTIN MINISTRY	1156 LINDSEY CIR
LAKEVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 508
LEON VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 682
MARROW MINISTRIES INC	2013 MADISON CT N
NEW BEGINNINGS SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT	PO BOX 984
NEW HOPE CHURCH OF GOD INC	PO BOX 2047
NOLAN VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 844
REKINDLE MINISTRIES	11509 CALEIGH ANNE DR
SHILOH WORSHIP CENTER INCORPORATED	700 GLEN HOLLOW RD
SPIRIT OF THE LAW MINISTRIES	1105 N WALL ST
ST JOSEPHS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	2103 N BEAL ST
STRANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	111 N WALL ST UNIT 2064
TEMPLE BELTON RACKET ASSOCIATION	2401 SPRING CREEK CT
TEMPLO CRISTIANO MONTE DE SION	PO BOX 386
TEXAS CHRIST FELLOWSHIP INC	5538 OTHELLO DR
TEXAS HEARTS OF BEAUTY	5496 DICE GROVE RD
TRINITY FULL GOSPEL OF BELTON TEXAS	810 E 2ND AVE
UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC MISSION OF ST ANDREW THE FIRST-CALLED	669 EAGLE LANDING DR
ZOE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING MINISTRY	3203 CASAWA CV

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belton

What is the population of Belton?

Belton has a population of 23,769 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 1,174 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53% female and 47% male.

Is Belton expensive to live in?

Belton has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $63,544, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $252,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,237 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Belton safe?

Belton is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 193 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,895 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Belton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Belton?

Belton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Belton?

The job market in Belton is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,194. There are 6,521 business establishments in the area, including 742 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 10.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Belton?

The median home value in Belton is $252,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $314,156. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,237. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 51.5%. The average annual property tax is $7,288.

How are the schools in Belton?

Schools in Belton score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 30.9% of adults in Belton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Belton?

The obesity rate in Belton is 42.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.4% of adults are smokers. 30.5% are physically inactive. 26.0% of residents report depression. 18.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 72.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,385.

What is transportation like in Belton?

The average commute in Belton is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 74.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Belton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Belton is 65.3% White, 8.8% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 79.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 20.1% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are military veterans. 13.8% of residents have a disability. 82.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Temple, TX 86,358 pop · 6.3 mi Morgan's Point Resort, TX 4,709 pop · 7.2 mi Nolanville, TX 6,372 pop · 7.6 mi Salado, TX 2,292 pop · 7.7 mi Little River-Academy, TX 2,044 pop · 9.4 mi Harker Heights, TX 33,595 pop · 9.8 mi Holland, TX 1,315 pop · 12.2 mi Troy, TX 2,628 pop · 14.4 mi Killeen, TX 156,144 pop · 15.0 mi Rogers, TX 1,450 pop · 17.1 mi Bartlett, TX 1,758 pop · 18.0 mi Sonterra, TX 8,576 pop · 18.3 mi Jarrell, TX 2,589 pop · 18.6 mi Moody, TX 1,258 pop · 19.0 mi

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Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

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Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Belton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Natural Hazard Risk

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake History

Hurricane History

Tornado History

Wildfire History

Monthly Weather

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Safety & Disasters

Education

Area & Infrastructure