At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$49,355 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 20.8% (478% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$49,355
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$162,496
Housing Units56
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
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%
Broadband50.0%
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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.