What are the schools like in Bellefonte, KY?

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, KY is $109,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Bellefonte, KY?

Bellefonte has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Bellefonte, KY 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 $270,900 and the median rent is $1,721 per month.

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

Bellefonte has a violent crime rate of 51.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 210.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bellefonte, KY a Good Place to Live?

Bellefonte is a small town of 1,216 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $109,750 and a 2.7% 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, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 88.4

Bellefonte's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bellefonte costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bellefonte, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,721	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$109,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bellefonte's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.3 /100k

Property Crime

210.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bellefonte, KY	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	47.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bellefonte sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bellefonte, KY
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bellefonte, KY	National Avg
Population	1,216	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, KY 1 mi Westwood, KY 1 mi Flatwoods, KY 2 mi Ironton, OH 2 mi Ironville, KY 3 mi

Bellefonte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bellefonte, KY 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 $270,900 and median rent is $1,721/month.

What is the crime rate in Bellefonte, KY?

Bellefonte's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 210.8 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, KY a good place to live?

Bellefonte, KY has a population of 1,216, a median household income of $109,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 6.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bellefonte?

The population of Bellefonte, Kentucky is 1,216 with a median age of 39.5. 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 $270,900, median household income $109,750, crime index 12 (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.