At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$49,355 per capita
Violent Crime
52/100K
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Belvidere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belvidere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belvidere a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belvidere residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,355. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Belvidere reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,258/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Belvidere hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belvidere has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans36.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$49,355
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$162,496
Housing Units56
Rent Burden16.7%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property1,258/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,517 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Belvidere was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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