What are the schools like in Bellefonte, AR?

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

What is the median household income in Bellefonte?

The median household income in Bellefonte, AR is $52,778 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Bellefonte, AR?

Bellefonte has an average high temperature of 46.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.5 inches.

Bellefonte, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bellefonte, AR affordable or expensive?

Bellefonte's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bellefonte is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,700 and the median rent is $704 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bellefonte, AR?

Bellefonte has a violent crime rate of 366.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1036.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellefonte, AR a Good Place to Live?

Bellefonte is a small town of 521 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $52,778 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bellefonte 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: 88.5

Bellefonte's overall cost of living index is 88.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellefonte costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellefonte, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$704	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,778	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bellefonte's violent crime rate is 366.0 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

366.0 /100k

Property Crime

1036.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bellefonte, AR	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	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellefonte sees average highs of 46.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 9.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellefonte, AR
Average High — January	46.8°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	9.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bellefonte, AR	National Avg
Population	521	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Valley Springs, AR 5 mi Harrison, AR 5 mi Bergman, AR 8 mi Everton, AR 8 mi Western Grove, AR 9 mi

Bellefonte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellefonte, AR affordable or expensive?

Bellefonte's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bellefonte roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,700 and median rent is $704/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellefonte, AR?

Bellefonte's violent crime rate is 366.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1036.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bellefonte?

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

Is Bellefonte, AR a good place to live?

Bellefonte, AR has a population of 521, a median household income of $52,778, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Bellefonte?

Bellefonte averages 46.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 9.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bellefonte?

The population of Bellefonte, Arkansas is 521 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bellefonte?

Key numbers for living in Bellefonte: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $160,700, median household income $52,778, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellefonte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.