Belcourt is a small town of 1,772 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $61,250
and a 8.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Belcourt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Belcourt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Belcourt 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: 88.8
Belcourt's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Belcourt costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Belcourt, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$791
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Belcourt's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
49.4 /100k
Property Crime
246.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Belcourt is served primarily by BELCOURT 7.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Belcourt, ND
National Avg
School District
BELCOURT 7
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Belcourt sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 79.1°F in July,
with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.6 inches of snow per year.
Belcourt's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Belcourt roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,500 and median rent is $791/month.
Belcourt's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 246.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Belcourt are operated by BELCOURT 7.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Belcourt, ND has a population of 1,772, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%.
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.
Belcourt averages 17.9°F in January and 79.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches
with about 37.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Belcourt, North Dakota is 1,772 with a median age of 26.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Belcourt: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $95,500, median household income $61,250, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belcourt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
