What are the schools like in Belden, NE?

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

What is the median household income in Belden?

The median household income in Belden, NE is $71,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Belden, NE?

Belden has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Belden, NE?

Belden has a violent crime rate of 59.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 309.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belden, NE a Good Place to Live?

Belden is a small town of 118 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,786 and a 2.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Belden stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Belden metro area.

Metric	Belden, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belden's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.5 /100k

Property Crime

309.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Belden, NE	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	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belden sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 29.6 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belden, NE
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	29.6"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Belden, NE	National Avg
Population	118	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laurel, NE 6 mi Coleridge, NE 7 mi Sholes, NE 7 mi Randolph, NE 8 mi Carroll, NE 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Belden

Belden, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68717

Belden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belden, NE affordable or expensive?

Belden has a median home value of $85,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $71,786.

What is the crime rate in Belden, NE?

Belden's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 309.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belden?

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

Is Belden, NE a good place to live?

Belden, NE has a population of 118, a median household income of $71,786, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Belden?

Belden averages 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.6 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belden?

Belden, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68717.

What is the population of Belden?

The population of Belden, Nebraska is 118 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belden?

Key numbers for living in Belden: median home $85,000, median household income $71,786, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.