What are the schools like in Belle Fontaine, AL?

School district data for Belle Fontaine is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Belle Fontaine?

The median household income in Belle Fontaine, AL is $46,944 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.6%.

What is the weather like in Belle Fontaine, AL?

Belle Fontaine has an average high temperature of 62.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches.

Belle Fontaine, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belle Fontaine, AL affordable or expensive?

Belle Fontaine's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belle Fontaine is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $164,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belle Fontaine, AL?

Belle Fontaine has a violent crime rate of 569.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1605.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belle Fontaine, AL a Good Place to Live?

Belle Fontaine is a small town of 699 in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,944 and a 22.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Belle Fontaine stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belle Fontaine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belle Fontaine city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Belle Fontaine's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belle Fontaine costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belle Fontaine, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$164,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,944	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Belle Fontaine's violent crime rate is 569.7 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

569.7 /100k

Property Crime

1605.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Belle Fontaine, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belle Fontaine sees average highs of 62.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 60.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Belle Fontaine, AL
Average High — January	62.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	60.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Belle Fontaine, AL	National Avg
Population	699	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Theodore, AL 6 mi Tillmans Corner, AL 9 mi Bayou La Batre, AL 11 mi Point Clear, AL 12 mi Mobile, AL 12 mi

Belle Fontaine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle Fontaine, AL affordable or expensive?

Belle Fontaine's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belle Fontaine roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $164,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Belle Fontaine, AL?

Belle Fontaine's violent crime rate is 569.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1605.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belle Fontaine?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Belle Fontaine, AL a good place to live?

Belle Fontaine, AL has a population of 699, a median household income of $46,944, and an unemployment rate of 22.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belle Fontaine?

Belle Fontaine averages 62.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Belle Fontaine?

The population of Belle Fontaine, Alabama is 699 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belle Fontaine?

Key numbers for living in Belle Fontaine: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $164,000, median household income $46,944, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belle Fontaine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.